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Chethan Rao Apr 27, 2026, 9:12 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…
This is an area of Android that provides enhanced protection for users. While most users won't really need to get this deep when it comes to protections, there are individuals that require these types of protections, like journalists, public figures, and elected officials. So, as you can imagine, having these protections available as an option on Android is a good thing. However, it's important that these things work without any issues, or else you could be looking at additional steps added to your daily routine when it comes to your phone.
Some Pixel owners are struggling with Android's Auto March updateChethan Rao Apr 27, 2026, 9:12 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…
…08 / 8 Software Pixel phones are known for receiving Android updates first. How many years of OS updates did Google promise for the Pixel 8 series at launch? A 3 years B…
Timi Cantisano Jun 3, 2026, 10:05 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…
…While it wouldn't be a modern Android update without unhelpful AI tools (Photo Assist is the token slop in One UI 8.5), these are easily forgettable compared to the number…
…It is unlikely to make its way out with the stable Android 17 build, though 'Organizer' could roll out with a future Android 17 QPR build. Related Android’s next major update…
Chethan Rao Apr 4, 2026, 9:15 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…
…updates manually. Epic Games argued in court that Google engineered this to terrify consumers away from rival storefronts. The Registered App Stores program is the fix for this, launching natively in Android…
…It's too early to tell whether this Quick Share update will arrive in Android 17, but it's a significant step forward for Android. Apple already offers the ability to share…
…Google recently rolled out an updated weather card for the Gemini app on Android. It has taken a while, but this improved weather interface is now appearing on eligible Wear OS smartwatches…
…While some noticeable features have been introduced in recent Android updates, I don't think I'll be upset about missing a single Android update in 2033. My Pixel 10 Pro will…