An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025
12/21/2024

An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025

Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates.Google is doing things differently with Android, and that's exciting. (Image credit: Brady Snyder / Android Central) After sticking to a yearly cadence of Android releases that became availabl

Samsung tests giving users total display control 'per app' in One UI 7
12/20/2024

Samsung tests giving users total display control 'per app' in One UI 7

A recent Samsung test involves One UI 7 and giving users more display control.As a result, this could help preserve your battery life depending on your app usage. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) What you need to knowSamsung kicked off a test today (Dec 20) via the "Display Assista

This OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests a major change we've been hoping for
12/20/2024

This OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests a major change we've been hoping for

A major OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests a navigation change.This would be a sharp change should this rendering prove true. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central) What you need to knowA new OnePlus Watch 3 leak suggests the Chinese OEM could provide a rotating crown for device navigation.Th

Google might gift Chrome enhanced AI detection for scams and data siphons
12/20/2024

Google might gift Chrome enhanced AI detection for scams and data siphons

This AI detection feature in Chrome might help users when browsing online.As more threats arise online, this feature could help users stay ahead. (Image credit: Android Central) What you need to knowA recent Chrome Canary flag highlights Google's work to craft an AI-backed scam detection feature for

Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition
12/20/2024

Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition

There's a good chance the Pixel Laptop is nothing more than a prototype of a prototype. But if it's actually something in Google's pipeline, here's what I think it should look like.I'm not a believer, but I'm keeping an open mind. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet(I

Google Photos plans to bring a quicker editing mode to its share menu
12/20/2024

Google Photos plans to bring a quicker editing mode to its share menu

Google Photos was spotted adding a "Quick Edits" option in its share menu.Before you share, maybe you'd like to spruce things up a bit. (Image credit: Jay Bonggolto / Android Central) What you need to knowGoogle Photos is reportedly working on a "Quick Edits" feature that gives users a small assortm

The OnePlus 13R's chip seemingly confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing
12/20/2024

The OnePlus 13R's chip seemingly confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing

One day after OnePlus officially teased the OnePlus 13R, an Amazon listing accidentally went live and revealed key details about the smartphone.It'll be powered by Qualcomm's last-gen flagship processor. (Image credit: OnePlus) What you need to knowThe OnePlus 13R will be powered by the Qualcomm Sn

Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the E.U. wants to give it
12/20/2024

Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the E.U. wants to give it

The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.The E.U.'s position is seemingly that Android needs extra help, and that simply isn't the case. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central) If the European Commission g