OS 26 packs handy tricks Android lacks: smarter text selection, case-based icon tinting, customizable motion cues, folder colors/icons, and PDF editing.

I certainly miss Nova Launcher's features, but the Pixel Launcher felt good enough for daily use — until I tried Smart Launcher. On the Pixel Launcher, I can swipe down on the home screen to bring up ...

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that everyone uses their phone.

So, if you’re curious, here are some good reasons to switch to Android.

A teardown of Google Messages beta version v.messages.android_20250922_00_RC00.phone.openbeta_dynamic spotted by Android Authority, uncovered a new feature in the works called “Remove group icon.” ...

Our latest APK teardown shows Google Messages is testing a way to roll your group chat icon back to its default look.

These helpful new features aren't yet available to the masses — but they're there and ready for you, if you know where to find 'em.

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own.

Google's toughest security tools are behind a single toggle. Switch it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

Chrome for Android allows you to lock incognito tabs with a passcode, share webpages with your devices, create tab groups, and even customize the toolbar.

If you have a lot of apps, it can sometimes be a hassle finding the icon you need. One trick is to search for them. There’s a little search icon on the bottom of the screen, but the best way is to ...

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, among other improvements.