One UI 8 is Official, Better Scam Detection, and Resizable Quick Settings: Android This Week

It was another solid week for Android users. The latest Android 16 beta is out with some fun visual goodies for Pixel owners, and we've got the latest on the new Nothing OS update, which includes an "Extra dark mode." Plus, the first software update for the new Pixel 10 series, and which devices will (and won't) be getting Android 16.

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Your Home Screen Is Getting in "Shape" With the Latest Android 16 Beta

Android 16 has been officially available for a few months now, but the beta program is still going strong. The second beta for the upcoming quarterly release (QPR2) has just been released for Pixel phones, and it has some cool goodies. Continue reading...

Nothing's Custom Android OS Is Getting an 'Extra Dark Mode'

Nothing just gave everyone a sneak peek at Nothing OS 4.0, the upcoming Android 16 update for its phones. While an exact release date hasn't been given, we can expect the upgrade to come with things like an Extra dark mode, and visual and functional improvements. Continue reading...

Google Quickly Copied an Unlikely iPhone 17 Add-on

Everyone knows that tech companies love to steal ideas from each other. The iPhone has taken inspiration from Android countless times, and Samsung and Google have done the same to Apple. The most recent example is a little more unusual, though. Continue reading...

Google's First Pixel 10 and 10 Pro Update Arrives

If you bought a fancy new Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, or Pixel 10 Pro XL, you'll be happy to hear that Google's busy sending out its first big bug-fixing software update to improve your experience. While the phones receive new day-one software out of the box, this new September OTA is the first real update, and it's full of important changes. Continue reading...

These Samsung Galaxy Phones Will Not Get One UI 8 (Android 16)

Android 16 is the latest version of the Android operating system. Unfortunately, not every Samsung smartphone will receive the Android 16 update in the form of One UI 8. Here's a list of Samsung Galaxy phones that will not get the update. Continue reading...

Samsung Reveals When Your Galaxy Will Get Android 16

Now that Samsung has finally started officially rolling out the big One UI 8 update (based on Android 16) for the Galaxy S25 series, we're learning more about when other devices will get it. Yesterday, Samsung confirmed the launch, and now we have a full release schedule for dozens of devices. Continue reading...

Qualcomm's Next Snapdragon Chipset Is Off To a Poor Start

Qualcomm doesn't seem to have quite figured out the naming scheme for its last few Snapdragon chips. Now, after the release of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, next year's chip will most certainly be a mouthful, as things are all up in the air now. Continue reading...

Your Pixel's Scam Detection Is About to Get Even Better

Do you wish your Google Pixel's scam detection feature worked in more places, like your favorite chat apps or Instagram Messenger? If so, we have some potentially good news. This week, we learned that Google is getting ready to expand this great feature beyond calls and texts, making its phones safer than ever. Continue reading...

The Samsung Galaxy One UI 8 Update Officially Begins

Have you been patiently waiting for the big Samsung Galaxy Android 16 (One UI 8) update to start rolling out? If so, we have good news. This weekend, we learned that Samsung is ready to make it official and announced that the company is rolling out the first Galaxy One UI 8 update today, with more coming soon. Continue reading...

These Google Pixel Phones Will Not Get Android 16

With Android 16 dropping, it's an exciting time for a lot of Google Pixel users, bringing in new things like the cool Material 3 Expressive design, stronger security, and better productivity tools. However, if you've got an older Pixel, you might be out of luck, as a bunch of those devices won't be getting the latest operating system update. Continue reading...

Android Editorials, Lists & More

Three Note Apps Are Better Than One

I spent years trying to find the perfect note-taking app and came close with Google Keep. For a while, this app provided everything I was looking for and then some. However, as my needs began to expand, I slowly outgrew it. Continue reading...

This Is My Favorite Use of Custom Android Icons

Custom icon packs are not all created equal. Many, sadly, introduce more problems than they solve. But every now and then, I stumble upon an icon pack that feels like a genuine improvement rather than a mere taste of novelty. What sets these themes apart? Continue reading...

Sick of Gemini Reading Notifications Through Your Headphones? Here's the Fix

I just got the new phone on the block—the Google Pixel 10. Setting it up was the usual smooth Pixel experience, until I noticed something different: a feature that lets Gemini read your notifications whenever you've got headphones on. It sounded helpful, so I thought, why not? I switched it on, figuring if it bugged me, I'd just turn it off later. Simple enough. Continue reading...

Tablets Are Keeping the Stylus Dream Alive

If you value using a stylus with a touchscreen, 2025 has been a mixed year. Fortunately, tablets still provide us with options and give reason for hope. Continue reading...

This Is How Your Smartwatch Spies on You

Wearables haven't made quite the splash some people thought they would. Not quite yet anyway, but there are a lot of people out there wearing smartwatches—I used to be one of them! Continue reading...

Android Quick Settings Can Finally Be Resized—Here's How It Works

The Android Quick Settings panel is an often-overlooked yet very important place. It's where you go to toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data, and a bunch of other stuff. Android 16 is making these handy buttons much more customizable. Continue reading...

This May Be the Only Android Widget Pack You Ever Need to Buy

I have a love-hate relationship with widgets, but I recently stumbled across a set of widgets that scratched just about every itch. These widgets aren't free, but if you've never considered buying widgets before, this pack may just change your mind. Continue reading...

This Simple Trick Gave My Pixel 10 a 3GB RAM Boost

The Google Pixel 10 comes with 12GB of RAM, but there's a catch—only 9GB is available for your everyday tasks. Now, what if I told you there's a way to unlock that extra 3GB and put it to work for regular use? Here's everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 10's RAM quirks. Continue reading...

I Finally Found the Best Android Weather Widget

Over the years, and more so recently, I've tried more Android weather apps and widgets than I care to admit. After my favorite app was no longer supported, I spent months looking for a replacement and have finally found the perfect weather widget for Android. Continue reading...

Pro Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro Is Almost Too Good

Google loves AI and cameras, which is why both are front and center on the new Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL smartphones. While I have mixed feelings about AI appearing everywhere, its use in Google's new Pro Res Zoom (100x) camera mode is not only impressive, it's almost too good. Continue reading...

One Thing Is Holding Me Back From Using a Flip-Style Foldable Phone

When the original Galaxy Fold launched, I was impressed with the foldable technology, but wasn't convinced I needed it. Then came the compact flip phones, and I was immediately much more interested. I've tried many of them since, but one problem keeps popping up. Continue reading...

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