All articles tagged with #android
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Android Authority
The article highlights the significant difference in ease of data transfer between iOS and Android, praising Apple's seamless iPhone-to-iPhone migration process and criticizing Android's complex and imperfect migration and backup system, urging Google to improve Android's data transfer experience to match Apple's simplicity.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google Maps on Android is receiving a significant redesign of its settings menu, consolidating options into seven high-level categories with icons and descriptions for a cleaner, more organized user experience, similar to the Google Search app. The update is rolling out with version 25.49 but is not yet widely available, and a similar redesign is seen on iOS.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by 9to5Google
Pixel Launcher now allows users to quickly open apps by searching and pressing enter, a feature that has been gradually rolled out since September 2025 and is now widely available after a reboot, enhancing one-handed usability and streamlining app access.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by SamMobile
Google is testing a new Calling Card feature in the Phone by Google app's beta that allows users to customize how their caller ID appears on others' phones, including options for photos, fonts, and visibility settings, with a wider rollout expected soon.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Android Authority
Google is rolling out a new 'My Calling Card' feature in the Phone app for Android, allowing users to create and customize their own calling cards with photos, fonts, and visibility options, enhancing caller identity personalization.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Droid Life
Google is testing AirDrop support for Pixel 9 series on Android through Quick Share, initially available in the latest Canary build, with a full rollout expected in future updates, expanding file sharing capabilities between Pixel and Apple devices.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google is preparing to expand AirDrop support via Quick Share beyond Pixel 10 series to include Pixel 9 series, as indicated by new system files found in Android Canary builds, though the feature has not yet been activated for Pixel 9 devices.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 9to5Google
Gboard for Android is gradually adopting the Material 3 Expressive redesign for its shortcuts page, shifting from a grid layout to a pill-shaped, swipeable interface that reduces density and may affect usability, while also testing a broader Settings page update.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CNET
The Clicks Communicator is a new Android-based secondary phone designed for focused messaging with a physical keyboard, headphone jack, and minimalist features, aiming to provide a distraction-free communication experience. It combines nostalgic design elements reminiscent of BlackBerry with modern hardware and software, targeting users who want a dedicated device for typing and voice-to-text without the distractions of a typical smartphone. Priced at $499, it is set to launch later this year, with preorders available.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Android Authority
Google will now release Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code twice a year starting in 2026, aligning with its trunk-stable development model to improve ecosystem stability and simplify development, while maintaining monthly security patches.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google has updated its Android app beta to version 17.0, increasing the size of the app icon's 'G' to improve visual fill, addressing a previous shrinkage from earlier updates. The stable version remains at 16.49, with newer test versions released over the holidays, and the next stable release is expected soon.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 9to5Google
Eufy, a brand under Anker, has launched its first Android-compatible Find Hub tracker, the SmartTrack Card E40, priced at $35, supporting both Apple and Google networks, with features like Qi charging and a 100dB alarm, expected to be available in Q1 2026.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google Messages is rolling out a UI update that shortens the camera viewfinder and increases the visible gallery area, allowing users to see more images at once, with the update now available in the stable channel.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ZDNET
The DuRobo Krono is a smartphone-sized ePaper tablet that serves as a distraction-free e-reader and productivity device, effectively replacing a Kindle for travel with added features like an AI assistant, note-taking, and a color-adjustable display, available for preorder at $280 with shipping in late January.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Android Authority
Clicks has announced the Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone with a physical keypad, headphone jack, and other enthusiast features, priced at $499 with an early bird offer of $399, targeting users who prefer tactile typing and communication-focused devices.