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Android's missing action button would put iPhones to shame

Android has a reputation of being more customizable than the iPhone, but that’s become less true over the last few years. For example, iPhones now come with an extra button just for shortcuts—Android ...
Ars Technica

Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps

Starting today, Google is implementing a change that will enable its Gemini AI engine to interact with third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, even when users previously configured their devices to block ...
Ars Technica

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...

I added one of the best Pixel features to all of my Android phones — here’s how

The Quick Tap feature on Pixels is great. But what if you could add it to any Android phone? Here's an app that lets you do ...
Android Police

Android needs a Shortcuts app like iOS, but this third-party app is a solid substitute

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

The underrated Android productivity app that finally ended my 'app-hopping' habit

It adds a systematic approach to my workflow ...