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40 stories from 6 sources Updated Sep 6, 2026 at 07:14 UTC
9to5Google

Where Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android

States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android. more…

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

There’s much more to the TCL P80 Ultra than standout screen tech

The hardware makes the case. NXTPAPER sweetens the deal.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

Insta360 wants to sell you the camera that can replace them all, and I think they can

360-degree cameras are ready for the masses, and it seems they may be all many of you will need!

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

Blurams launches a full home security ecosystem at IFA 2026 Berlin

From the porch to the nursery, Blurams has your home security needs covered.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Central

7 coolest things I saw at IFA 2026

There's a lot to see at IFA 2026, but here are the things that stood out to me on the show floor, from a phone with a detachable action camera to adorable dancing robots.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

The new W4 Plus is Timekettle’s most capable AI interpreter earbuds yet

Whether for travel or at work, you can now cross the language barrier with ease.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Central

This rugged Android phone does something I've never seen before

The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro sports a detachable action camera and a massive 9,300mAh battery, making it a potential must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, vloggers, and explorers.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Central

T-Mobile brought back the deal that gets you a FREE Pixel 11 Pro XL when you add a line — no trade-in required

Add a line with the Experience Beyond plan and T-Mobile will give you the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for FREE. It's as simple as that.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

I thought losing Flex Mode would ruin the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — I was completely wrong

Samsung's new hinge really does make up for it.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Central

The rumored folding iPhone Ultra looks sick, but Android foldables offer something more: choice

Foldable phones are in the spotlight, but do you really need one? Here's everything you ever wanted to know about foldable phones ahead of the expected iPhone Ultra launch.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

T-Mobile’s secret $25/month plan is tempting, but here’s why I won’t sign up

You can do a lot better than T-Mobile's new budget plan.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

The Pixel 11 Pro should be a disappointment, but after 3 weeks with the phone I can’t put it down

The Pixel 11 Pro isn't perfect, but I still love it.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

4 reasons why I’ll always buy Samsung Galaxy phones over Pixels

Google has some catching up to do.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

I refuse to stop using my 8-year-old Chromecast for one simple reason

Original Chromecasts still beat Google TV for simple streaming.

Sep 5, 2026
Android Authority

Google Photos on Android just got an iPhone feature I’ve waited a year for — how to use it now

Manual! Photo! Stacks! Are! Here!

Sep 5, 2026
Android Central

This Android phone was an IFA 2026 sleeper hit, thanks to its cool bezel-less display

Tecno showed off a prototype of a smartphone with no display bezels at IFA 2026, and now I don't wanna see bezels anywhere.

Sep 5, 2026
9to5Google

Gemini overlay gets bubble minimization and multitasking on Android

The Gemini overlay on Android now has a multitasking option that gives you a floating bubble shortcut when you Minimize. more…

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Pixelated 115: All wallets are designed badly

Welcome to Pixelated episode 115. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dig through Google’s latest Android Drop and discuss their most-wanted feature additions for Android. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing

Sep 4, 2026
Android Central

What's next from Google Translate will upgrade Android in all the right ways

Android is picking up a Google Translate update that's just what we've been missing, and iOS receives a little more real-time support.

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Friend of a Slime, Tiny Bang Story, Guardians Of Light, more

Joining the Labor Day sales at Best Buy and Amazon, your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready: Friend of a Slime: Survivors, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Radiant: Guardians Of Light, Halls of Torment: Premium,

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates

The monthly “ Google System Release Notes ” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. more…

Sep 4, 2026
Android Central

Unbelievable: Amazon's Labor Day sale is slashing 44% OFF the year's best LG OLED TV

Amazon's Labor Day sale is dropping major discounts on the C6 Series of OLED TVs by LG.

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Deals: Galaxy S26 FE + FREE $200 Amazon gift card, Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, LG 65-inch OLED TV $800 off, more

The massive Amazon Labor Day is rolling on and Moto Tag 2 from $17.50, however today’s Lunch Break is headlined by the launch deals on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26 FE with FREE $200 Amazon gift cards and some giant deals on Amazon all-time low at $800 off. Everything else awa

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Moto Tag 2, aka Android’s AirTag, is currently $70 for a 4-pack

Motorola’s latest Android Find Hub tracker is arguably the best option on the market today and, right now, it’s also the best deal at just $70 for a 4-pack – that’s around $17 per tracker. more…

Sep 4, 2026
Android Central

Samsung’s newest midrange smartphone comes with $200 of free Amazon cash

The Galaxy S26 FE has landed.

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Pixel 11 lets you make any Camera Look default with this buried setting

The Pixel 11 series is out in the hands of plenty of (hopefully) happy users, and for the most part , I can count myself among them. This generation marks a massive shift for the camera in particular, as Google has finally loosened up its HDR-centric grip on processing. Really, t

Sep 4, 2026
Android Central

I used Baseus' Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro accessories, and they're stunning

Looking for accessories that go along with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro? I used the Baseus Dark Cherry collection, and it's exquisite.

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Disney+ loses Google Cast support in some countries

Yet another patent dispute with Disney+ is causing the app to lose Google Cast support in select countries. more…

Sep 4, 2026
Android Central

The world's thinnest portable SSD is just as impractical as you think

Lexar just introduced the Muse, the world's thinnest SSD. It is 3.8mm at its thickest point and goes down to just 1mm at the edges, and it's so thin that it doesn't have a USB-C port — you'll need to use magnetic pogo pins to move data.

Sep 4, 2026
9to5Google

Xbox Game Pass will get a Google TV app ‘in the coming months,’ likely only for TCL

Following a prior teaser that was the better part of a year ago, Microsoft has finally acknowledged its work on a Google TV app for Xbox Game Pass on TCL TVs, but it’s still “months” out from the sound of it. more…

Sep 4, 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
Android Developers Blog

Ensuring Safety in the Generative AI Ecosystem: Protecting Users from Non-Consensual Intimate Content

Posted by Ron Aquino, Senior Director, Trust & Safety, Chrome, Android, and Play At Google Play, user safety and developer success go hand in hand. We continue to see growth in apps with AI generated features, and indeed, adding generative AI into your apps is a great way to unlo

Aug 25, 2026
Android Developers Blog

AAOS SDV - Secure by Design

Posted by Markus Vill, Software Engineer, Sean Keys, Security Engineer, and Istvan Nador, Software Engineer, Android Auto At Google, we believe our products should be secure by design, which is why we built the Android Automotive Operating System for Software Defined Vehicle (AAO

Aug 24, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Preparing your app for broader memory limits

Posted by Blair Harmon, Director of Product Management, Android Platform A great user experience is central to Android's mission, and delivering on that promise requires keeping devices fast, responsive, and reliable. This is why memory optimization is more critical than ever. Ac

Aug 19, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Tinder cuts app cold starts by 47% with new R8 Configuration Analyzer

Posted by Ajesh R Pai, Developer Relations Engineer, Ulises Uriel Verduzco Diaz, Software Engineer, Tinder, and Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing Manager Tinder is on a mission to power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of single

Aug 18, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta: The next milestone for Android XR

Posted by Amy Zeppenfeld, Developer Relations Engineer, Greg Underwood, Software Engineering Manager, Yasmine Evjen, Senior Product Manager, Android XR Since introducing the Android XR SDK, developers have transformed their ideas into innovative, immersive experiences for XR head

Aug 18, 2026
Android Developers Blog

Enhance your app for the new Pixel lineup: Unveiled at Made by Google

Posted by Fahd Imtiaz, Senior Product Manager, Loryn Hairston, Product Marketing Manager, and Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing Manager, Android Developer Made by Google expands what's possible across the Android ecosystem. With the introduction of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold , Pixel W

Aug 12, 2026
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