We've accepted that yearly updates are normal in the smartphone space. We get a new entry in each smartphone range, and major operating system updates, too. They keep the mill churning, keep putting out new features, new upgrades, new reasons to buy, more reasons for stock prices to go up. What do we get? New stuff. It seems like a good bargain. Except it isn't working. Companies are running out of steam. Even worse, there were signs this would be the case from the very beginning. From the start, very few smartphone ranges changed every year. The tick-tock model meant we got a phone with minim
I tried the Android 17 beta, and it proved Google needs to kill its annual update cycle…The app hit over 5 million downloads by the end of 2025, and it's actively maintained with regular updates, adding features like cycling routes and public transport information. For the times…
…I have noticed that when Motorola does push an update, it often feels like ‘Stock Android plus some Moto features.’ When Samsung pushes an update, it feels like a system-wide optimization…
…Toggle off " Show app names ." Apply the change. Who is the new feature for: Minimalist purists. Those who recognize apps by their icons. Those who want less of their wallpaper to be…
Rahul Naskar Mar 10, 2026, 4:33 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the…
…In addition to all the new features, the app redesign is also taking a lot away. I went through the tech giant's latest support post about the app update, and here…
…Related Google and Samsung are finally fixing Android's most frustrating feature I'm excited to share files again Camera apps will finally get the quality they deserve Third-party apps can…
…Recently, the tech giant announced a new update to Android's Credential Manager that allows apps to automatically verify your Gmail address. Google's Verified Email is letting you ditch OTP codes…
Rahul Naskar May 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the…
…The changes don't appear tied to a Play Store release, indicating Google may be pushing it widely through a server-side update. Most Android Auto media apps should automatically use the…
Rahul Naskar Mar 16, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the…