Google has a plan to fix your Pixel's home screen clutter
…Android 17 Beta 3 lets you hide app icon names Here's how Main changes like the ability to hide names from app icons , a redesigned screen recorder interface, bubble mode, and…
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I'm excited for Android 17 on my Google Pixel just because of this one major productivity feature
…Between the dedicated volume slider for Gemini and the redesigned screen recorder, Android 17 feels like it’s finally giving power users the granular control we have been asking for. The productivity…
I stopped using Android Auto for just maps and music after finding these 5 apps
…07 / 8 Features What major redesign did Android Auto receive in 2022 that changed its visual layout significantly? A Material You overhaul B Split-screen Coolwalk update C Dashboard View redesign D…
I finally replaced Android Auto voice commands with one-tap shortcuts, and they just work better
Anu Joy Apr 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
This new Pixel icon feature is exactly what I wanted, but it's fundamentally broken
…I could redesign my home screen to make these icons work, but is the loss of productivity worth a few cookie-shaped icons? For now, if you want coherent theming, stick with…
I've been using Android's built-in focus modes wrong this whole time, and one setting fixed everything
…When he’s not writing, Oluwaniyi enjoys exploring new productivity tools and watching football. Sign in to your Android Police account Android has three features that promise to help you focus. For…
I finally fixed my Android phone's home screen mess and it's about time
…His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of smartphones and testing a wide range of smart home and audio products over more than a decade. He has attended Mobile…
I don't know what to make of the Pixel Watch 5 leak, but here's why I hope it's real
…What’s more, if it is a real prototype, it’s unusual to see a “final” product name on the back, rather than either a codename or nothing at all. We’re…
I turned my $1,000 phone into a 1995 desktop computer with this quirky Android launcher
…for productivity, and Senior Home is fantastic for decluttering your mobile . Our round-up of the best Android launchers is a carousel of ways to give your mobile a functional redesign. I…
I replaced my phone's keyboard with Gemini Live for a week, and it saved me hours of drafting
…When he’s not writing, Oluwaniyi enjoys exploring new productivity tools and watching football. Sign in to your Android Police account I write for a living, so most of my day is…