Some Pixel owners are struggling with Android's Auto March update
…And what makes it even better is that Google consistently delivers updates to improve the experience . Now, if you're someone that's been in the Android ecosystem for a while, you…
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Google loves iPhone users a little too much, and as an Android fan, I feel betrayed
…Yet the software ecosystem on those screens remains an afterthought. Developers still treat Android tablets like an obligation. The platform lacks the elite tier of creative and productivity apps that define the…
I spent 7 days using a text-only home screen and felt my stress drop
…This on-ground access and long-term exposure to product cycles inform how he evaluates hardware, software direction, and ecosystem shifts. First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009…
Google's AI Plus plan drops to $4.99 and doubles storage to 400GB, making premium AI finally worth it
…The news was shared by Vikas Kansal , who is the Product Lead for Gemini AI subscriptions. Kansal shared through his X account that the pricing for AI Plus had been updated to…
The brilliant Microsoft Edge option that convinced me to drop Google Chrome for good
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
I tried replacing all Google apps with Samsung's defaults — only 2 were worth keeping
…Samsung apps are better than you think, but Google wins the ecosystem game Google dominates the Android ecosystem because it operates as a cloud-agnostic layer. Google understands that people move between…
I'm excited for Android 17 on my Google Pixel just because of this one major productivity feature
…of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, particularly Google Pixel and Samsung mobile hardware and software. He provides expert guidance on productivity software, system optimization, and…
That old Gmail username? You can finally change it
…Sign in to your Android Police account At the beginning of this year, Google updated one of its Gmail support pages to highlight support for username change . The option would finally enable…
NotebookLM is readying a new feature to make its notebooks easier to understand
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
I finally replaced Android Auto voice commands with one-tap shortcuts, and they just work better
Anu Joy Apr 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…