Google Play billing is changing. Here’s why your apps might get cheaper

Google is overhauling Play Store billing with lower fees and external payment options for developers. The changes could mean cheaper in-app purchases and subscriptions for Android users starting this summer.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     March 5

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  But […]

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     March 4

How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     March 4

Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     March 4

How to share the location of your lost luggage with airlines using Android’s Find Hub

Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     March 4

One of 2025’s most powerful camera phones is getting a successor, and it’s going global

OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.

Phones     Moinak Pal     March 4

March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.

Phones     Varun Mirchandani     March 3

An Android rival to the iPad Pro is here, and it looks just like the iPad Pro

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro launches as a premium Android tablet offering a laptop-like keyboard, a pro stylus, and flagship performance designed to challenge the iPad Pro directly.

Phones     Moinak Pal     February 28

Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17: Which entry-level flagship is right for you?

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 27

Google Translate can finally decode “raining cats and dogs”

Google Translate now uses Gemini AI to decode idioms like "raining cats and dogs," offering alternative phrases and explanations on Android and iOS in the US and India.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     February 27

Motorola announces Android 17 beta program for select devices, see if yours is eligible

Motorola has opened registrations for its Android 17 beta program, giving users with select devices early access to the upcoming OS upgrade.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     February 26

Samsung Galaxy S26 skips magnets, but they still charge faster and get new gear

Samsung Galaxy S26 skips built-in magnets again, but wireless charging speeds jump to 25W on the Ultra — here's what that actually means for how you charge.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: The ultimate Android flagship comparison of 2026

The S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all excellent flagships in 2026 — but for wildly different reasons. Here's the full breakdown before you spend over a grand.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     February 26

Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S26 launch event

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 brought three new S26 phones, Galaxy Buds 4, and smarter AI features — here's everything announced in San Francisco.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 25

Android adds new Gemini AI features, smarter search, and better scam protection

Android is rolling out new Gemini AI features, enhanced visual search, and stronger scam protection for Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, aiming to boost productivity and user safety.

Phones     Moinak Pal     February 25

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display and an exclusive Snapdragon chip

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts a built-in Privacy Display, custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, smarter Galaxy AI tools, and faster 60W charging in a thinner design.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 25

Google Messages may finally get live location sharing at last

Google Messages may soon let users share their live location for set or custom durations, with clear on-screen indicators showing when sharing is active.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     February 24

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s cool privacy display is coming to more phones

Samsung's Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may soon expand to Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Oppo, bringing hardware-level anti-shoulder-surfing technology mainstream.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 23

Samsung finally lets you pick your AI assistant on Galaxy phones

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a second system-level AI agent on Galaxy phones with a dedicated "Hey Plex" wake word and side button control.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     February 23

Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android

Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface.

Phones     Varun Mirchandani     February 22

Google Pixel 10a dashed my hopes, but I can recommend these 6 phones instead

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI features. But dig a little deeper, and the excitement quickly fades. For many buyers, the Pixel 10a may feel like […]

Phones     Moinak Pal     February 21

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