You can now test Android 17 on more Motorola phones
…Is Motorola trying to fix its update problem? Motorola is infamous for taking ages to push new Android updates to its devices. Worse, even then, the final public release is riddled with…
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Google I/O 2026 keynote is May 19: here's what to expect and how to watch
…There could be an outright unveiling of Gemini 4 or just an update on the latest ways it’s showing up across the entire ecosystem. Whatever happens, AP is on the ground…
I tried replacing all Google apps with Samsung's defaults — only 2 were worth keeping
…Samsung apps are better than you think, but Google wins the ecosystem game Google dominates the Android ecosystem because it operates as a cloud-agnostic layer. Google understands that people move between…
Google Pixel 8 Pro Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues just won’t go away
…This time around, Pixel 8 Pro owners are complaining about Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity issues on their units after the March 2026 update. Reports of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth not working…
Android Auto’s next feature wants to turn your car into an office
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
I'm an audiophile now: Why Spotify's latest update actually sounds better
Dhruv Bhutani Mar 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
YouTube tests one of Instagram’s hidden tricks for cleaner video viewing
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
Google plans a huge change to Meet recordings that will impact everyone
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
Google AICore using more storage? That’s by design
…Google's updated support document about AICore explains that the app may use a "larger amount of storage than expected." This happens because AICore updates the AI model to a new version…
Spotify rolls out a smart feature to bring a ‘new dimension’ to music discovery
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…