Android

This Samsung-first Google's Circle to Search feature expands to more phones

With Android 16 QPR2 update, Google brings Circle to Search's continuous scroll-and-translate feature to more phones, ending Samsung's exclusivity. Here's how you can use it

Google brings Pixel's notification summaries to Android phones: What's new

Android 16's latest rollout brings AI chat summaries beyond Pixel phones, a notification organiser, and deeper personalisation options to more phones

Android 16 update: Expressive captions, urgent tags for calls, scam checks

Google rolls out an update for Android 16 that brings expressive livestream captions, urgent-call flagging, on-spot scam checks with Circle to Search, the ability to pin tabs in Chrome, and more

Google schedules Android Show XR Edition for December 8: What to expect

Google will detail its upcoming XR glasses and headset at The Android Show XR Edition on December 8, offering a closer look at its extended-reality hardware plans. Here's what you can expect

Govt gives smartphone makers 90 days to preload govt cyber security app

The Centre has reportedly asked phone makers to preload its Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on all new devices within 90 days, and ensure users cannot delete it, as part of steps to curb phone fraud

Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro get Android 16 with NothingOS 4: New features

Nothing is reportedly rolling out its Android 16-based NothingOS 4.0 update to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, bringing camera upgrades, UI refinements and system improvements

Google reportedly plans 'Aluminium OS' to rival Windows and macOS on PCs

Google is developing Aluminium OS, a unified Android-based PC platform that merges ChromeOS and Android, aiming to compete with Windows and macOS

Google tests one-tap media transfers for Android: What is it, how it works

A new Google Play services update hints at a one-tap media transfer feature for Android, making it easier to shift audio across supported devices as users move between locations

Qualcomm says Snapdragon phones to get AirDrop support via Quick Share soon

Qualcomm confirms that Snapdragon-powered Android phones will soon support direct Apple AirDrop file sharing through Quick Share, expanding the feature beyond Google's Pixel 10 series

NothingOS 4, based on Android 16, debuts on Phone 3: Check new features

Nothing has started rolling out Android 16-based NothingOS 4.0 to the Phone 3, bringing new Glyph features, AI-powered Essential Apps, a redesigned interface and performance improvements

Tech Wrap Nov 21: AirDrop with Android, WhatsApp 'About', Nano Banana Pro

Android and iPhone can share files. WhatsApp revamps About feature. Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro. ChatGPT gets group chats. BGMI 4.1 update. Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. Perplexity Comet on Android

Perplexity releases AI-powered Comet browser for Android: Check details

Perplexity has launched its AI-native Comet browser for Android, bringing voice input, cross-tab summaries and built-in AI assistance to mobile users

Nothing OS 4 based on Android 16 releases on Nov 21: Check what's coming

Nothing OS 4 will begin rolling out to eligible Nothing and CMF smartphones from November 21. The update is based on Android 16

Indkal debuts Wobble One phone with MediaTek Dimensity 7400: Price, specs

Indkal launches Wobble One smartphone with a Dimensity 7400 processor, 120Hz AMOLED screen and a triple-camera system

Google introduces 'My Stuff' hub in Gemini app for Android: What is it for?

Google's latest Android redesign adds a refreshed homepage, new dark mode, better organisation tools and a dedicated space to view your generated content.

Perplexity Comet AI browser is rolling out on Android: How to join waitlist

Perplexity AI has started sending invites for its Comet browser on Android to select users, bringing its agentic search browsing experience to mobile for the first time

OnePlus begins OxygenOS 16 rollout in India: Schedule, eligible devices

The Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update is now reaching eligible OnePlus devices in India, starting with the OnePlus 13 series and expanding to older flagships and Nord models over the coming months

Google begins rolling out Gemini to Android Auto with Live support: Report

Google's Gemini assistant is reportedly rolling out to Android Auto for select beta users, replacing Google Assistant and introducing new Live features and settings

Android 16-based Realme UI 7 beta rollout soon: Check schedule, eligibility

Realme has revealed the open beta rollout timeline for its Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. The update, featuring new AI tools, design refinements, and more, will start reaching eligible devices soon

Epic Games, Google settle 5-year antitrust battle over Android app store

Video game maker Epic Games has reached a comprehensive settlement" with Google that could end its 5-year-old legal crusade targeting Google's Play Store for Android apps. Epic and Google revealed the settlement agreement in a joint legal document they filed in a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday. They said it would allow the parties to put their disputes aside while making Android a more vibrant and competitive platform for users and developers". Epic, which makes the hit online game Fortnite, won a victory over the summer when a federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict condemning Google's Android app store as an illegal monopoly. The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that's designed to give consumers more choices. Google took another hit in October when the US Supreme Court refused to protect it from the judge's required app store makeover. The specific terms of the settlement agreement remain under seal and