Gmail Live will let you talk to your inbox instead of searching it
…For power users drowning in thousands of emails, the tool offers an easier way to look up emails. There's a voice experience here, which is Gmail Live. And there's also…
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I went back to the Nokia Lumia 1020, and it made me miss what modern phones lost
…You just need a fun design, excellent user experience, and well-written software. It wasn't enough to win over enough customers Smartphone competition was fierce in 2013. Apple was expanding its…
Immersive Navigation is Google Maps' biggest upgrade in a while
Chethan Rao Mar 12, 2026, 10:43 AM EDT Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade…
Google's experimenting with a Chrome feature that swaps webpage images on the fly
Karandeep Singh Oberoi Apr 21, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after…
This flagship biometrics feature is finally landing on the Pixel 9a
…Some Pixel users are reporting gaining impromptu access to a seamless biometric experience, at least on one of the companies' best mid-rangers. For reference, the 'seamless biometric experience' enabler that I…
Google's next Gboard upgrade turns your rambling into something you can actually send
…In addition to the increased screen size, the S26 also features a larger 4,300mAh battery for 2026. $800 at Samsung Rambler is a win for the average Android user, but a…
Why I left my favorite podcast player for YouTube Music on Android
Olivia Locksley Jun 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Olivia is a project manager and podcast producer for a software company. She is known for her love of creativity, competitive board game…
Pixel owners report bizarre touchscreen bugs following Android 17 update
…The latest issue, however, breaks the very foundation of the smartphone experience: the touchscreen. The issue was reported by users on Reddit , via Android Authority , suggesting that "strange touch screen issues" started…
Google's AI Mode just got a lot smarter, and the search box is changing too
Chethan Rao May 20, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade…
Google Health just fixed major tracking bugs with its latest update
Timi Cantisano Jun 4, 2026, 11:21 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech…