My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

Soon, Some Android Phones Won't Be Able To Use Android Auto Anymore - Here's Why

Some older Android phones may soon lose access to Android Auto as it now requires Android 9.0+, making a growing list of ...

Some Android Phones Won't Get New Android Auto Updates - Here's Why

Google's latest requirements will stop some devices running Android 8 or 8.1 from receiving Android Auto updates. Here's why ...

Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading

Google has proposed sweeping changes to Android to make app distribution more competitive, but sideloading will still be ...
Android Authority

One-click theme packs are coming to Android thanks to Google's new Theme Manager

Pixel phones haven’t traditionally been known for providing extensive customization options, but that perception is changing as Google adds new home and lock screen personalization features in the ...

The WearOS update that finally makes Android users proud - and how to install it

ZDNET's key takeaways WearOS has a new update and it's fantastic.You get a boost of Material 3 Expressive for the UI.Battery life is improved and animations are much smoother. I've been sporting Pixel ...
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5 Free Android Apps You Should Always Install First On New Phones

There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...
9to5Mac

Apple readies new framework to let iPhone users migrate app data to and from Android

A few days ago, Apple published documentation for a new framework designed to simplify the transfer of third-party app data between iOS and Android. Here’s how it’ll work. AppMigrationKit to allow ‘a ...
TechCrunch

Sora update to bring AI videos of your pets, new social features, and soon, an Android version

OpenAI is teasing a series of updates coming to its viral app for AI-generated videos, Sora, which recently shot to the top of the App Store after a late September launch. The app, which remains at No ...
The Conversation

I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn

Elliot Honeybun-Arnolda receives funding from Natural England for work associated with the Public Engagement Laboratory for Nature and Society. A new version of Minecraft aims to teach students about ...
The Verge

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E GT California Special blends the old with the new

The new trim harkens back to a limited run of the original Mustang from 1968. The new trim harkens back to a limited run of the original Mustang from 1968. is transportation editor with 10+ years of ...
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Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]

Android 16 QPR2 is a big quarterly update coming in December, with Beta 3 rolling out today for Pixel devices. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2’s new features and ...