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Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards published

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

Google could add Desktop Mode to Android phones, bringing a Samsung DeX-style experience to more devices

By Jamie Richards published

Google is set to bring a new Desktop Mode to Android, which would give more Android users the chance to use their phones and tablets effectively as computers when paired with an external monitor.

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones

By Jamie Richards published

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to phones from makers other than Google and Samsung, providing further protection against thieves and bad actors.

Google and Samsung just made sharing files on Android much easier

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

By teaming up with Samsung, Google is bringing the former's Quick Share feature to other Android devices.

Android 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode

By David Nield published

It looks as though Android could follow iOS in adding a display mode for when your phone is inactive and charging.

Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is launching on Pixel phones today, but you won't be getting the Material 3 Expressive redesign yet.

6 best reading apps for Android phones: Kindle, Readly, Libby, and more

By Thomas Deehan published

Find your next page-turner with these top-tier reading apps for Android phones.

3 major upgrades in Android 16 have already been spotted

By David Nield published

The developer preview has only been out for a day, and new features are already emerging.

Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

By James Rogerson published

Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

6 of the best Android phone accessories for photography, charging, tracking, and more

By Thomas Deehan published

The latest Android phones are great, but they can be made even better with just one of these accessories in tow.

Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too

By David Nield published

Code diggers have found signs that Gemini is getting some significant improvements on Android.

Android 15 could soon bring back a popular home screen customization trick

By David Nield published

It looks as though you'll be able to tweak the shape of home screen icons in a future Android 15 update.

Android just got a life-saving upgrade that lets you share live video with emergency rescuers – here's how it works

By James Rogerson published

Android Emergency Live Video is a new feature that lets you show responders what you can see, so they can better assist you.

Android 16 users can get early access to 163 new emojis that'll soon be everywhere – here’s how

By David Nield published

You can now test out Trombone, Landslide, and Distorted Face in the Android 16 QPR3 beta.

Android 15 is going to make it easier for you to navigate indoors – here's how

By David Nield published

Android 15 is adopting a standard called Wi-Fi Ranging so you won't get lost without a GPS signal.

Android will finally let Pixel owners adjust flashlight strength, just like on the iPhone

By David Nield published

You won't have to put up with a flashlight strength that's too bright or too dim for your needs for much longer.

The next Android 16 update has landed – here are the 7 biggest features

By James Rogerson published

A new version of Android 16 has landed with all sorts of new features and improvements.

These are the 7 best fitness apps for Android (that aren't Strava)

By Tom Bedford published

Sick of Strava? I've got a selection of alternatives for Android.

I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android

By James Rogerson published

Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.

Should I abandon my iPhone for a return to Android? Tell me what to do

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Tell me whether I should abandon my iPhone for a return to Android. Or not.

Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone

By Chris Rowlands published

An update to Android 16 will detect ‘stingray’ devices used by law enforcement and alert users to suspicious network connections.

Android 17 could finally introduce Motion Cues to combat motion sickness – matching the same feature in iOS

By David Nield published

Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.

Android looks set to improve the Fast Pair experience for wireless earbuds

By David Nield published

Hidden code in Google Play Services suggests that a revamped look for earbuds battery status is on the way.

Android 16 could steal a thief-thwarting security feature from iPhones

By James Rogerson published

Inactivity reboot could be coming to Android, giving thieves a time limit to unlock your phone using biometrics.

Google teases a refresh for the Pixel's always-on display in Android 16 – and it's about time it caught up to Apple and Samsung

By David Nield published

The lock screen on Pixel phones could look much more appealing once Android 16 has rolled out.

This Android AirTags rival finally got the one big feature it's been missing

By Hamish Hector published

The Android Find Hub compatible Moto Tag finally boasts UWB, in a move that brings it on par with the AirTag.

Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

By James Rogerson published

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

Android 16 is set to bring extra security protection against USB hacks

By David Nield published

It looks as though Advanced Protection Mode on Android 16 is going to come with this upgrade.

Vivo says its next foldable will be the first Android phone to support the Apple Watch, somehow – but I'm not convinced yet

By David Nield published

The Vivo X Fold 5 is apparently going to bring with it support for the Apple Watch and iPhone data syncing.