Read receipts in Google Messages look different, but nobody knows why
Chethan Rao Apr 28, 2026, 9:42 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…
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 comes with an unexpected fingerprint scanner upgrade
…While there are no upgrades to the fingerprint scanning hardware on the three new Galaxy S26 flagships, there appears to be a software-based feature that has largely gone under the radar…
Google Gemini’s Screen Automation finally starts hitting the Pixel 10
…April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to…
Android Auto bug streak continues with missing signal icon
…I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. You can find my previous work on Neowin , AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf . When…
Gemini could soon have a Discover tab, but not the kind you're hoping for
…Yes, I'm talking about the app gaining new features , but that's not the only focus. I'm also talking about the app's UI and what existing features look like…
Samsung prepares One UI 8.5 beta for more Galaxy phones
…I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. You can find my previous work on Neowin , AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf . When…
Samsung’s 2026 mid-rangers have arrived in the US
…April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to…
Android 17 will protect you from apps that deceptively gain accessibility permissions
…The feature has functioned pretty decently since its rollout last year with Android 16, though there are still some potential vulnerabilities that Google needs to fix. That's exactly what the company…
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 users can now try One UI 8.5
…I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. You can find my previous work on Neowin , AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf . When…
Pixel update fixes wireless charging, camera zoom video glitch, and more
…And while we can always appreciate new features and bug fixes, there are cases when updates can also break things that were once working just fine. So, we always try to caution…