6 Android 17 features in development I can't wait to use
…It looks like Google is finally bringing this with an upcoming Android update. You'll be able to lock apps directly from your Pixel's home screen using a PIN, pattern, password…
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I replaced my Pixel home screen with a custom launcher, and I'm never going back
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This new Pixel icon feature is exactly what I wanted, but it's fundamentally broken
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I imagined a Gemini-powered Google Wallet — and now the current app feels outdated
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I keep trying new note-taking apps, but I always end up coming back to Google Keep
Anu Joy Apr 17, 2026, 9:30 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…
I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived
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Google is bringing proactive Wallet and dining features to the At a Glance widget
…We've already seen Passes Nearby in the works via Google Wallet. The feature automatically pulls up passes, like your boarding pass, for example, when you approach the airport. On the other…
I didn't expect Google Wallet to become a daily essential until I started using these features
…The newer Wallet layout lets me star or prioritize passes on the homepage, so important tickets are easier to surface when I need them. I also appreciate that Google Wallet sometimes automatically…