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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Exolotl, Is This Seat Taken?, Alien Shooter, more

Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Exolotl:...…

This adapter adds Android Auto to most GM EVs, but there’s a catch

There's a $200 adapter from EVPlay that brings Android Auto and CarPlay to your General Motors electric car.…

Pixelated 103: A smorgasbord of Google news

Welcome to episode 103 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will make a mad dash through...…

Android vs iOS security: which OS is safer? We compare their protections against theft, malware, snooping, and more

Your phone is at risk from thieves, viruses, snoopers, and dodgy apps, but Android and iOS both have tools to minimize the threats.…

One UI 9 is skipping my favorite Android 17 feature

Android 17 includes a Smart Replies update that I absolutely love. Unfortunately, it's nowhere to be seen in One UI 9.…

Google Photos finally gives custom stickers a home on Android

It took long enough…

I turned my Android Auto setup into a gaming hub with 4 free apps - and don't regret it

In addition to the built-in Gamesnacks, these titles will help time pass more quickly when you're parked.…

Three Android giants could be on a launch-month collision course

A new rumor suggests that three major Android brands could be eyeing the same month for their flagship launches.…

Gemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones

The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.…

The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

So there’s where the keys went.…

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: FrogBoy, Deus Ex GO, Asdivine Menace, Rotaeno, more

Your mid-week collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like FrogBoy,...…

Google’s June Android Canary update is already out — with new theming options!

The latest Android Canary release is out, and it includes lock screen changes, a new Quick Settings tile, and fresh theme options.…

Android Canary 2606 greatly expands Dynamic Color theming on Pixel

Google today rolled out Android Canary 2606, with this preview build introducing expanded Dynamic Color theming options on Pixel devices....…

I'm a tablet expert, and iPads are still miles better than Android slates for multitasking — but Apple will lose the advantage if it doesn't fix the rest of iPadOS soon

Apple's iPadOS software continues to make multitasking a breeze compared to Android tablets, but there's room for improvement on all sides.…

Google Expands AirDrop Support to More Android Phones

Google today said its Quick Share feature that allows Android and iPhone users to exchange files with AirDrop is expanding to more devices. Quick Share is now available on the foll…

Nintendo Music's new CarPlay and Android Auto support makes every drive feel like Mario Kart

The gaming giant is taking its music streaming app surprisingly seriously.…

Your next Pokémon obsession hits Android and iOS very soon

The Pokémon Company International has announced the launch date for the mobile version of Pokémon Champions.…

I wanted the Bitcoin Rollercoaster Guy on my home screen, so I built a free open-source Android widget.

Android introduces fake call detection to stop deepfake scams

Fake call detection on Android helps protect you from scammers using AI deepfakes to impersonate your contacts.…

4 tricks I use to stop Android Auto from heating up my phone

If you're phone is getting hot when you're running Google's in-car infotainment system, there are a few things you can do to keep it cool.…

Google offers Android app developers cash in exchange for code to train AI

According to a report from 404 Media, Google has emailed some Android app developers with a "confidential content offer pilot," inviting them to share their codebases with...…

DoNotNotify: Android App Filters Promotional Notifications

Take control of your notifications with DoNotNotify. Learn how to reduce digital distractions, boost productivity, and reclaim your focus today.…

These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac

Google cracked the code on making Android’s Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop, and the list of compatible devices...…

Pokémon Champions hits iOS and Android on June 17

In a few short weeks, Pokémon Champions will arrive on mobile with full cross-platform support.…

Google is reportedly buying Android app code from Play Store devs to train AI models

With coding having emerged as one of the best use cases for LLMs, Google is reportedly looking to train its...…

Steam on Android handhelds just got a lot better thanks to this updated Linux distro

You can run an official version of Steam on your Android handheld thanks to Rocknix, and this Linux distribution just got a hefty update.…

Google could soon give you much more control over your Android backups

Google seems to be working on new toggles in the Android backup settings to let users choose which data types to back up.…

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 3)

Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for June 3, 2026.…

Google Will Soon Spot Fake Calls on Supported Android Phones

June's Android feature drop also expands AirDrop compatibility, Personal Safety features for kids, and fashion-finding options.…

These iconic Android gaming handhelds will soon get Android 16-based LineageOS

LineageOS port could extend lives with continued software support for these Android gaming handhelds from AYN and Retroid.…

The security features on my Android phone are broken, and Apple is already doing them better

Android's aggressive anti-theft features don't actually stop thieves…

How to Block Spam Calls and Spam Texts on iPhone and Android (2026)

Fight the scourge of unsolicited calls and text messages with these blocking and filtering tips.…

I redesigned my Android home screen around moments instead of apps, and my phone feels less cluttered

My Android home screen finally matches my day…

7 new Android features coming to your phone in June — including fake call detection and Google Photos wardrobe

Google has a wealth of Android updates planned this month, covering security, style, reading, and more.…

Android vs iOS

Motorola’s new $600 Android phone is already embarrassing the Pixel 11

Motorola just announced the Edge 2026 this week, and already, it looks like a phone that could give the Pixel 11 a run for its money.…

I stopped waiting 30 days for my Android phone to delete files automatically - here's why

Android keeps deleted files in the Trash for a month's time, but I don't wait that long. Here's why I clear them manually.…

Google is reportedly buying Play Store app code from devs, and you can guess why

Google is reportedly paying Android developers for app code, giving Gemini access to higher-quality training data.…

Creating Games on Android

GABE brings full Gradle support to the Godot Android & XR editor, so you can build and publish games entirely from your Android device or XR device.…

Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones

Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.…

Dead touchscreen? This Android tool lets you extract files from an unresponsive phone

If you've ever broken your phone's screen but still wanted to get data or files from it, you know how painful that can be, but there is a way to do it.…

A bunch of Android phones now support AirDrop

You get AirDrop! You get AirDrop, too!…

Google rolling out final Android 17 Beta 4.1 update for Pixel

Why I built the evening reflection feature before the morning planner

When I was planning the feature set for Thinkora — my all-in-one Android productivity app — I made a...…

One of the best PC gaming apps for Android just hit its v1 milestone

Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Microsoft missed the boat on apps, so get ready for agents.…

Wi-Fi ADB Lies to You: The Silent Disconnect Problem No One Talks About

All results from shipping Mac×Android tools as a solo developer. Tested across multiple Android...…

Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: My results after camera-testing the Android phones

I expected the Vivo X300 Ultra to wipe the floor with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the latter impressed me in ways I didn't expect.…

Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear…

Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound …

Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts

Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from…

Question of android malware

Rivian Software Chief Says Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Are Redundant in the World of AI

Motorola just leaked its next Android phone, and it could be the perfect mid-ranger for you

The upcoming Motorola mid-ranger offers triple 50MP cameras including a periscope telephoto, a 6,500mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and Android 16 at launch.…

Need help Hey everyone, I’m developing a full-featured synth app for Android that’s a clone of HiChord Pocket Synth, but with major upgrades. It includes 16 chord pads, a 64-step techno sequencer, and a flexible arpeggiator. I’m using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and I need a real-time audio engine that

Review of Linux Android Gaming Emulator Solutions

This article introduces several free “Android emulator” solutions for Linux, letting you run Android apps and play mobile games on Linux. Playing FGO with an Android-x86 virtual ma…

I've used Android desktop mode for years, and the Googlebook may fix my biggest complaint

The missing desktop feature may finally arrive…

Android Apple Music beta hints at alternate tiers, skip limits

If Google nails the Googlebook, I'm gonna ditch my Windows laptop

I'm ready to leave Windows for Googlebook for these reasons…