Google has officially pulled the curtain back on the March 2026 Android feature drop, and it is a doozy. While we usually see these updates focus on small UI tweaks, this release introduces some heavy-hitting utility: most notably a massive expansion of the Find My Device ecosystem (now branded as … [Read more...] about Android’s latest update brings ‘Find Hub’ luggage tracking, custom calling cards, and more
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display is actually a game changer
We covered the Galaxy S26 launch last week, but amidst the noise of AI agents and spec bumps, one feature in particular caught my eye. Samsung has quietly integrated something into the S26 Ultra that might just be the most practical innovation we’ve seen in years: a built-in, hardware-level Privacy … [Read more...] about The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display is actually a game changer
Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is official: Here is everything you need to know
Samsung has officially unveiled their next generation of mobile devices, the Galaxy S26, S26+, and the premium S26 Ultra, alongside the brand new Galaxy Buds4 series. While there are plenty of iterative year-over-year changes to the camera hardware and software, the S26 lineup brings some … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is official: Here is everything you need to know
Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a this morning, announcing its latest A-series device with a starting price of $499. The announcement confirms a completely revamped flat design, battery upgrades, and the same Tensor G4 chip/8GB RAM combo that we saw in the Pixel 9a. And … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Google has long offered a robust backup solution for Android that covers everything from your app list and call history to your SMS messages and device settings. However, there has always been a lingering, somewhat frustrating omission: the local Downloads folder. While your photos and videos are … [Read more...] about Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
We spend a lot of time these days talking about Project 'Aluminium', Google's massive, multi-year effort to unify the Android and ChromeOS stacks into a single, cohesive platform. In that spirit, a quiet addition to the newly released Android 17 Beta 1 might end up being a very handy part of the … [Read more...] about Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we have a first look at a new app titled "Desktop Camera," and its existence points toward a growing focus … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
Clicks unveils ‘Communicator’ Android phone with a physical keyboard and ‘Power Keyboard’
If you have been mourning BlackBerry for the last decade, CES 2026 just delivered some very good news. Clicks—the company that went viral last year for slapping a physical keyboard case onto your smartphone—is back. But this time, they aren't just making accessories; they are making a phone. It’s … [Read more...] about Clicks unveils ‘Communicator’ Android phone with a physical keyboard and ‘Power Keyboard’
Chrome for Android is getting a desktop style bookmarks bar
On the desktop version of Chrome, the bookmarks bar is a staple of simple convenience. However, that convenience has historically been missing from the mobile experience. That distinction is no longer going to be a thing moving forward as Google has quietly begun rolling out a dedicated bookmarks … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is getting a desktop style bookmarks bar
Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
Just ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has officially announced two new additions to its budget-friendly lineup for the US market: the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet. While the flagship "S" series usually gets all the glory, the "A" series is the bread and butter for millions of … [Read more...] about Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
If you bought a Pixel 10 back in October, you probably have a complicated relationship with it. The phone is fantastic—the cameras are unmatched, and the AI features are helpful—but if you try to play a graphics-heavy game, things get weird. Since launch, the Tensor G5 chip has faced criticism … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
Google is continuing its steady march to make Android more capable on big screens. In the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, spotted by Android Authority, a cool new feature has appeared: the ability to cast content directly from an external display. Previously, if you plugged your Pixel into a … [Read more...] about Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
