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Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

With Google running stable builds of Android alongside both betas and the new Canary track, there is a constant rollout of new features you may or may not be aware of. In fact, it’s almost impossible ...

Google is completely changing how sideloading works on Android. Confused or concerned about the new process? Let's break it ...

Android customization offers users unmatched control over both software and hardware, allowing personalization far beyond what iPhones provide. Users can apply icon packs, custom launchers, and kernel ...

While the core part of the operating system remains the same on all Android phones, I love how OEMs are hard at work to make ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

AI features are a mainstay on modern smartphones, but would you consider purchasing a flagship without AI features in 2026?

My journey with Android started off with Android 1.5, which was known as Cupcake (as Google previously named every Android version after desserts). Since then, I've seen Android maturing over the ...

Google has earned a reputation for removing popular Android features, while often not adequately replacing them, and here's five that met the chopping block.

Your Android phone is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: most people only ever use the main blade, while a dozen other specialized tools stay folded away, gathering dust. But as mobile software becomes ...

Not happy with the audio quality from your Android phone? Here are some hidden features to boost your Android phone's audio ...