Leak uncovers design changes coming with One UI 9.5 to Galaxy phones

Early screenshots reveal drop shadows and frosted elements, and an AI-powered search tool inside the Samsung Dialer app.

Big app download hogging your data? Google Play Store may finally let you pause it

You can also install widgets for new apps you install — but there are some hiccups.

Pixel 11 Pro trades one niche feature for another — but which is your favorite?

Thermometer or HiLight? Pick your challenger.

Gboard's new Rambler feature blew me away when I tried it

This is the voice dictation I've always wanted

I refuse to buy a Pixel phone until Google stops treating users like beta testers

I am waiting for Pixels to become reliable

I skipped the AI cloud subscription by running a local LLM directly on my Android phone

A local LLM can handle most of the daily productivity tasks well

I deleted every app icon on my Android home screen; now I love it

My productivity shot up after I wiped every app and widget off my home screen

Galaxy phones are finally letting users remove this longtime Microsoft app

You can now ditch pre-installed bloatware on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

Best mid-range phone for the younger gen: The OPPO Reno16 Series is built for social content creators

From capture to upload, the OPPO Reno16 Series does it all.

This Good Lock module is wreaking havoc on your Galaxy phone’s home screen, but a fix is on the way

Samsung says the DIY Home feature in Home Up is to blame for this bug.

I broke down a French designer's look to Gemini, then my tailor nailed it for under $50

Très chic on a très small budget

Beyond AirTags: The best Android-friendly trackers for campus gear

The best accessory you can buy for life

Sharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away.

Sharing between Android devices is even easier, starting with Pixel. Use Quick Share and tap to send contact info and more.

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Episode 296, AI Powered vs Traditional TTS Engines

Episode 296: AI-POWERED VERSUS TRADITIONAL TTS ENGINES Welcome to Episode 296 where we discuss the subject matter of AI-powered versus Traditional TTS Engines. We’ve seen a rise of both Screen Readers and TTS engines …

The latest AI news we announced in July 2026

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Episode 295, Samsung Unpacked (July 2026)

Episode 295: SAMSUNG 2026 SUMMER UNPACKED Welcome to Episode 295 where we look back on Samsung’s 2026 Summer unpacked event. SPOTLIGHT The 2026 Samsung Summer Unpacked is our focus for this week as we look back on th…

Episode 294, 2026 3rd Quarter Open Listener and Developer Session

Episode 294: 2026 3RD QUARTER OPEN-LISTENER/DEVELOPER SESSION Welcome to Episode 294 where we celebrate the 3rd Quarter Open-listener/Developer Session, alongside with the celebration of Accessible Android for turning …

Switch to Android easily — and bring your data with you.

A new migration experience built directly into Android 17 that lets you transfer more data wirelessly from an iPhone.

3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026

We shared how Samsung users can boost productivity and get time back on new foldables, watches, and glasses coming soon.

Episode 293, Headphones: Wired or Wireless?

Episode 293, headphones: wired or wireless? Announcements Don’t forget to join us for our third listener and developer session of 2026.  It’s at noon Eastern on 25 July and we’ll send the link out on socials next week.…

Designing emoji for the way we communicate today

On World Emoji Day, go behind the scenes of Noto 3D to learn how we redesigned thousands of emoji for modern communication.

Today's decisions risk undermining vital privacy and security guardrails for millions of Europeans. We have repeatedly offered solutions to safeguard users while satisfy…

Episode 292, Great Android Features that Fell by the Wayside (Part 2)

Episode 292, Times gone by Announcements Don’t forget to join us for our third listener and developer session of 2026.  It’s at noon Eastern on 25 July and we’ll send the link out on socials during the week before. A…

Episode 291, TalkForward: A New Android Screen Reader

EPISODE 291: TALK FORWARD – AN ANDROID SCREEN READER Welcome to Episode 291, where we are joined by the developer of a new Android Screen Reader called “Talk Forward.” ANNOUNCEMENTS Our 3rd quarter Open-listener/Deve…

The Pirate Queen: Interview With Lucy Liu & Eloise Singer

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar and Nick Sutrich chat with Hollywood legend Lucy Liu and Pirate Queen director Eloise Singer about their amazing new VR game The Pirate Queen: A Forgot…

Could The US BAN TikTok?!

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, and Jerry Hildenbrand discuss just how good the Honor Magic 6 Pro's camera really is, why more people are buying the Galaxy S24 Plus, wh…

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Derrek Lee discuss all the fallout from MWC 2024 including some of the highlights (like Motorola's wearable smart…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra & Plus REVIEWED

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, and Derrek Lee review the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 Plus finally coming into its own, Meta shifting from AR to VR, Google…

Samsung Unpacked...UNPACKED!

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Nick Sutrich, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss all the fallout from Samsung Unpacked, including getting hands-on with the Galaxy S24,…

Could The Pixel End Up In Google's Graveyard?

On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick, and Namerah Saud Fatmi discuss whether the Pixel could end up in Google's graveyard, problems with the Google Pixel 6, Google's empty p…

AAA: Android Faithful is Your New Android Home! - With Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman

All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home calle…

AAA 635: Hall of Fame - A long awaited look at the very best Android hardware and apps since the beginning

Sharing news regarding the future of All About Android. Huyen just got her Pixel Tablet! She shares her thoughts. Android Hardware Hall of Fame. Android App Hall of Fame. All About All About Android. Read our s…

AAA 634: How Do I Find Them Discords? - Pixel drop, AT&T on Jibe RCS, Tensor G3 details, OnePlus Fold

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AAA 633: Pixel 7a Review - Android feature drop, Motorola Razr Plus, dead Assistant features, Magic Compose beta

Connect on the go and learn new skills with new Android features. Build reading skills with a new Google Play Books feature. Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs. 5 new ways to add more to Google Wall…

AAA 632: OnePlus Pad Review - Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5, Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor, Amazon Fire Max 11

Jason's OnePlus Pad review OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now? Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5! The Most Powerful WearOS Watch, But What About Updates? Amazon creeps into the premium tablet market with the Fire Max…

AAA 631: Talkin' Developer Tools With Google - Matthew McCullough and J. Eason, Pixel loyalty problem, Gboard

Interview with Matthew McCullough and J. Eason: Explain your role as its evolved with Android over the years. How does your perspective with the Dev tools team compare to other teams and how you interact with Develop…

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The global market for Android phones shrank considerably in the first quarter of 2022, even as iPhone shipments rose. Shipments from every major Android maker declined, from Samsung on down. Their combined drops were eno…

Debates over the relative merits of iOS versus Android can go on forever, but there’s always been one area where Apple was way ahead: offering years of operating system upgrades. Not anymore. Samsung committed itself Wed…

Apple on Monday rolled out a brand-new Android app that allows users to identify unexpected AirTags nearby. Tracker Detect can also recognize other Find My-compatible devices from third-party companies. The app also make…

iMessage reactions now appear as emoji inside the latest version of the Google Messages app on Android. Prior to this release, Android users saw somewhat lengthy template messages when they received an iMessage reaction …

Switching from Android to iPhone could soon be a little bit easier. WhatsApp is working on a new tool that will allow users to transfer all their chat data from Google’s platform to iOS, according to a new beta version o…