Android Auto’s new media controls are finally rolling out
…The changes don't appear tied to a Play Store release, indicating Google may be pushing it widely through a server-side update. Most Android Auto media apps should automatically use the…
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Google loves iPhone users a little too much, and as an Android fan, I feel betrayed
…You can see it in Google's marketing campaign and software update coming out of Mountain View. Unlock Personalized Content & Exclusive Features For Free Engage in discussions in Threads Follow and Like…
Gemini for Home is expanding to more homes and languages
…It comes amidst the company improving the Gemini experience on its smart speakers and displays every other week with major updates. In March alone, Google released three major Gemini updates for Google…
iPhone’s next big update will finally secure Android RCS chats
…Apple will start addressing this problem with the next major iPhone update. Apple started testing E2EE (end-to-end encryption) support for cross-platform RCS chats on the iPhone at the beginning…
Your Galaxy S25 just picked up three more Galaxy AI features
…The update added several Galaxy AI features that debuted with the S26 series, though a few notable AI capabilities were still missing. Samsung is now addressing that gap with the June update…
Nobody does this underrated Android feature better than Samsung
…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…
Google’s March Pixel update freezes Always-on Display again
…Sign in to your Android Police account Google has a track record of introducing bugs with Pixel updates, especially with big ones, like the Quarterly Feature Drops. Continuing that trend, Pixel owners…
I thought Google Maps was the most useful Android Auto app until one app transformed my commute
Anu Joy Jun 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
Samsung begins testing the next big One UI update for your Galaxy
…Sign in to your Android Police account Samsung is usually among the first Android OEMs to update its devices to the latest Android version. For this, it begins testing new One UI…
Google’s April 2026 Pixel update tackles some annoying bugs
…Sign in to your Android Police account Google has started rolling out the April 2026 update for compatible Pixel phones and tablets. Since the March 2026 update was a Feature Drop packing…