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40 stories from 6 sources Updated Sep 26, 2026 at 21:02 UTC
Android Central

The top 3 reliable 100W car chargers that can actually power your laptop on the road

Not many car chargers can charge your laptop and phone at full power. These are the 3 most dependable fast car chargers that can charge your devices at max speeds.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Central

I wasn't sure about Googlebooks, but after playing with two Snapdragon-powered laptops, I'm actually considering switching

I spent some time with the new Dell and HP Googlebooks at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, and they're surprisingly compelling.

Sep 26, 2026
9to5Google

Google combines Material 3 Expressive & Liquid Glass on the iPhone [Gallery]

With Liquid Glass now a year old, Google apps on iOS are beginning to incorporate the translucent material alongside its Material 3 Expressive design language. more…

Sep 26, 2026
Android Central

Google Photos causes headaches: users say editing pictures makes the app 'unresponsive'

Pixel users quickly report problems with Google Photos. The app reportedly becomes "unresponsive" after editing images, and there's no clear fix yet.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

9 excellent iOS apps I wish would come to Android (but probably never will)

I can keep dreaming.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

The Motorola Signature 27 has one huge advantage over other Samsung rivals

It's time for a new challenger.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exactly what I’ve wanted in a foldable, but I’m more excited for the Z Fold 9

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is easily the closest I've come to pulling the trigger on a foldable. But I still can't do it.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

My favorite Pixel 11 Pro feature is something no other Android phone can match

Face Unlock still rules.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip

Is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 secretly an "8 Elite Lite"?

Sep 26, 2026
Android Authority

I turned my old Pixel into a TV box and security camera — and only one was worth it

Getting the most out of my 8-year-old Pixel 3 XL.

Sep 26, 2026
Android Central

Google Messages gets a major gesture and menu refresh

Google Messages is rewriting gestures you've used for years: copy, timestamps, and replies all work differently now.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

Meta's new holograms make Star Wars tech look old school

Meta is upgrading its avatars with an ultra-realistic look that works on Meta VR Glasses, Ray-Ban Display, and even WhatsApp.

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Pixelated 118: Googlebook begins

Welcome to Pixelated episode 118. This week, Damien and Abner share their hands-on impressions of Google’s new laptop lineup with Will. What’s it like to use an Android-powered laptop? How different is the Googlebook platform from ChromeOS? And what steps does Google need to take

Sep 25, 2026
Android Authority

Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features

Health Guardian's a big part of this, but not the whole picture.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

Google Calendar now shows three time zones at once

Google Calendar adds a third time zone because two were never enough.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Authority

You told us your favorite Pixel 11 Pro alternative, and it’s not another Pixel

Five alternatives entered and only one could top our poll, but there was a bigger surprise at the bottom.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Authority

Searching for Googlebooks won’t give you the results you’re looking for

Google is facing some funny SEO irony for ‘Googlebooks’ queries.

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Google Health 5.09 rolling out: Cardio Load from third-party workouts, more

Following yesterday’s announcement , Google Health 5.09 is rolling out with support for the new Health Guardian features on the Pixel Watch. more…

Sep 25, 2026
Android Authority

YouTube keep freezing on your Galaxy phone? It’s not just you

Z Fold 8 Ultra seems to have it worse than others.

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease

The Android Dev Summit is returning in 2026 after Google’s last focused developer conference in 2022. Additionally, the agenda comes with a mention of Android 18. more…

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is rolling out: unexpected reboots and kernel crash fixes lead the way

A sixth Android 17 QPR2 Beta is rolling out for Pixel users. One fix arrives to aid Pixel 9 Pro Fold users struggling with unexpected reboots.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

Muse Charm is the AI Tamagotchi everyone seems to be in love with

Meta's Muse Charm is like an old Tamagotchi infused with its AI. The Charm is designed to keep you connected with Muse, and it features a camera, mic, and more.

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

How to shop Prime Day deals without a Prime membership during Big Deal Days next month

Prime Big Deal Days is quickly approaching. Here's how you can explore all of the exclusive discounts without paying a cent.

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture

Following the long-press menu , Google Messages is widely rolling out new ways to access timestamps and direct replies. more…

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Deals: Nothing Ear (3a) $79, Anker smart display charger, Ring Battery Doorbell $40, Z Fold 8 $250 off, Copilot PCs, more

Alongside the now updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon, we are now tracking a host of notable Nothing deals including Ear (3a) at $79, the new Buds Neo at the $21 all-time low, Headphone (a) at up to 30% off, and Phone (4a) from $449, among others. Those deals join ASUS’ l

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Microsoft quietly ending ‘Copilot+ PC’ branding for Windows laptops

After a couple of years of relentlessly pushing it, Microsoft is seemingly ending its Copilot+ PC branding for Windows laptops. more…

Sep 25, 2026
Android Central

The latest Motorola foldable phones have finally come to Verizon — and the deals are impressive

The rest of Motorola's 2026 Razr lineup has finally come to Verizon's website, and the deals could land you a free device.

Sep 25, 2026
9to5Google

Pixel Weather homescreen widget adds manual refresh button

Following last month’s icon update , Pixel Weather is getting a slightly more substantial update with a refresh button for the homescreen widget. more…

Sep 24, 2026
9to5Google

Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying

After testing got underway in January , Google Messages is finally widely rolling out a new long-press menu in conversations. more…

Sep 24, 2026
9to5Google

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is now available for Pixel devices, barely a week after Beta 5 launched . more…

Sep 24, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Build your way: Use any AI agent of your choice in Android Studio

Posted by Matthew Warner, Product Manager, Android Developer Experience AI-powered developer tools have become an essential multiplier for engineering productivity, with teams adopting specialized AI coding agents, custom enterprise harnesses, and autonomous tools. It’s important

Sep 24, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Land your apps on Googlebook with adaptive development

Posted by Fahd Imtiaz, Senior Product Manager, and Loryn Hairston, Product Marketing Manager, Android Developer Googlebook introduces a new category of laptops built on a shared Android foundation. High-performance hardware from partners such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus,

Sep 22, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Bring your Android game to the car screen today

Posted by Jan Kleinert, Developer Relations Engineer, Android for Cars Today, the games category for Android Auto and cars powered by Android Automotive OS with Google built-in is officially graduating from beta to general availability. Our early access partners have already been

Sep 21, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Introducing the AndroidX Security State Libraries: A Unified View of Device Security

Posted by Maunik Shah, Staff Software Engineer, Alec Garcia, Software Engineer, and Joseph Yong, Technical Program Manager At Android, we are constantly working to provide developers and enterprise partners with the data they need to keep devices protected. Today, we're thrilled

Sep 17, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Android Bench 2.0: Pushing the frontier with challenging long-horizon tasks

Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP, Product Management, Android Developer When we first launched Android Bench, we built a rigorous foundation for evaluating how large language models (LLMs) assist developers with real-world Android tasks. As AI models and agents rapidly evolve, we

Sep 17, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Introducing Fast and Reliable Wireless Debugging with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Wi-Fi 2.0

Posted by Steven Jenkins, Product Manager, Sherif Eid, Senior Software Engineer, and Fabien Sanglard, Staff Software Engineer, Android Studio Wireless debugging on Android is now faster, more reliable, and easier to set up than ever. With ADB Wi-Fi 2.0, we’ve introduced a new ser

Sep 9, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Leverage Android skills and Gemma 4 in Android Studio Quail 4

Posted by Amman Fasil Asfaw, Product Manager, Android Studio Android Studio Quail 4 is now stable and ready for you to use in production. This is the final stable release for Android Studio Quail. The new features in Android Studio enable you to build premium apps with AI efficie

Sep 1, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Emulator control for adaptive app development

Posted by Rob Orgiu, Developer Relations Engineer, Adaptive Apps, Android Adaptive app development is fundamental on Android, but making sure everything looks good and every feature works the way it should require multiple tests on multiple devices. Or does it? Well, yes… and no!

Aug 31, 2026
Android Developers Blog

How WhatsApp Upgraded to Secure, Seamless Sign-In for 1 Billion Users with Passkeys

Posted by Niharika Arora, Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing Manager, Google and Mayank Manuja, Android Engineer, Meta WhatsApp is the world's largest messaging platform, serving billions of users globally. It is the default communication tool

Aug 27, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Elevating app quality: Reducing memory usage and improving device migration

Posted by Raghavendra Hareesh Pottamsetty, GM, Google Play Developer & Monetization Maintaining a healthy Android ecosystem is a shared commitment where every app and game has a role to play. To help you deliver the premium experiences users expect, Google Play is introducing two

Aug 26, 2026
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