Google Home's spring update gives Nest cameras a big AI boost
…As part of its spring 2026 update, Google is now rolling out another set of improvements to Google Home, and this time, they are available to all users. The main highlight of…
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Google is redesigning its app icons to fix a big problem
…To match the new design, it also updated its apps and services to follow the new guidelines. Now, Google is preparing a major redesign of icons across its Workspace suite, including Meet…
Google is fixing one of Android’s most annoying calling problems
…With the Jetpack Telecom v1.1.0 update , Google is adding "native-level visibility and convenience to third-party VoIP apps." This will enable the Phone app to display a unified call…
Samsung Wallet adds a travel feature you can’t ignore on your next trip
…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 Wallet is the best place for passes — but it still frustrates me
…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…
Fitbit’s AI coach just got way more personal and useful
…Personalized messages throughout your day in the Today tab, including morning moments, post-workout summaries and end-of-day or end-of-week updates. More natural ways of checking-in with your…
Samsung could soon let you 'Block apps with excessive ads'
…With the app's latest update, it's now also starting to block apps, but not in the way you might have thought. Related Best Samsung phones in 2026 There's a…
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…
Samsung Health is about to understand your body better than you do
…New Samsung Health features may only go live with the Galaxy Watch 9 Based on Samsung’s announcement, the next-generation Samsung Health update appears focused on turning the health data it…
The underrated Android battery feature that finally broke my midday charging habit
Dhruv Bhutani Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…