The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS will use what Google calls generational garbage collection, featuring more ...
TalkAndroid

Double your Android’s speed instantly with these hidden settings changes

Ever wished your Android phone could zoom through menus and zap open apps at lightning speed, all without shelling out for a hardware upgrade? Good news: you ...
The New York Times

Australian Open recap: Chalkiest Grand Slam in recent tennis history heads for quarterfinals

Iga Świątek, the No. 2 women's seed, is part of a remarkable tennis record at the Australian Open. Martin Keep / AFP via Getty Images Follow The Athletic’s Australian Open coverage Welcome to the ...
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Pixel Launcher rolls out search shortcut to quickly ‘open’ apps

After the 2022 removal and restoration for some users last year, Pixel Launcher search is once again letting you open apps using the keyboard. When you search for an app in the Pixel Launcher, Google ...
BGR

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
SlashGear

5 Apps You Might Not Realize Work With Android Auto

Largely gone are the days when we had glove boxes full of mixtapes and CDs to listen to music when driving a car. Navigation was up to how well we knew the roads. Now, you can't really buy a modern ...
autoevolution

Recent Android Auto Update Blamed for Broken Phone Calls

These things never seem to come to an end. A new bug in Android Auto breaks down audio for phone calls, and users are blaming a December update. Few specifics are available now, but a new Android Auto ...
Android Police

I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Android Flagship

How to Close Apps on Android: A Comprehensive Guide

Keeping too many apps open on your Android device can lead to slower performance, increased battery drain, and occasional app glitches. While Android is designed to manage background apps efficiently, ...
TechCrunch

ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business

App developers looking to launch their programs in ChatGPT can now submit them for review and potential publication, OpenAI said Wednesday. The company also introduced a new app directory within ...
9to5google

Android 16 now rolling out to OnePlus Open globally as we still wait for a sequel

The OnePlus Open is picking up its Android 16 update in the US market following other regions. In a thread on its forums, OnePlus has confirmed the global rollout of OxygenOS 16 – aka Android 16 – for ...