Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code
Ben Khalesi Jun 8, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…
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What can we expect from One UI 9 this summer?
Information about the changes One UI 9 will bring is relatively scarce, though leaks over the past few months give us some sense of what to expect. The software is expected to bring visual and functional upgrades to the Now Bar, the Gallery app, and widgets on your Galaxy smartphone. Additionally, Samsung Browser will see a couple of upgrades, including support for multiple windows, while changes to the About phone section are also on the cards. These are among the few upgrades that we know about, with more revelations hopefully coming our way in the weeks and months ahead. Related
The first One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 may land soonIs the One UI 8.5 stable update just around the corner?
At this point, it's anyone's guess as to when Samsung will roll out the One UI 8.5 stable update to older devices. While the Galaxy S25 is the only device supported in the One UI 8.5 beta program, fresh reporting by Tarun Vats indicates that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now been added to the list (build ZZC5). The update has seemingly appeared in South Korea and India, with other regions presumably following suit shortly. Related The Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a prove 2026 will be messy for smartphone buyers Compromises will have to be made Meanwhile, it's unclear when older
Samsung's Galaxy S25 gets yet another One UI 8.5 beta updateGoogle's latest Pixel Fold update makes this $400 foldable worth another look
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Android 17 might finally fix the app problem holding Android tablets and foldabales back
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You should think twice before buying a Google Nest speaker right now
Ben Khalesi May 22, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…
I compared the old Pixel 8 to the new Pixel 10 and found shockingly few reasons to upgrade
…The Pixel 8 is not a better phone, but it can compete with the best The Pixel 8 has four years of software support left, meaning I could use it into 2030…
Everyone says OnePlus is dead, but I just saw the OnePlus 16 specs and changed my mind
…Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge OnePlus phones and history Trivia challenge From flagship killers to foldables — how well do you really know OnePlus? History Hardware Software Flagships Innovation 01 / 8 History…
I thought Android Desktop Mode was a gimmick until these life-saving tips changed how I work
…gestures similar to Windows Google added rich support for keyboard shortcuts here. I am normally not a fan of using hotkeys. But my stance changed after a few weeks of testing Desktop…
How a four-finger claw grip made me obsessed with mobile gaming again
Irene Okpanachi May 23, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk…
One unique feature of Motorola phones is so useful, I'm surprised Samsung and Apple haven't pinched it
…software tools. That's in contrast to many other brands. Google has its own AI and camera features, while Samsung has offerings like Privacy Display, Bixby, and other hidden Samsung Galaxy features…
Google Messages is better than ever, but it still leaves me frustrated
…I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would scroll past, and sharing my opinion unabashedly. My background in tracking Android updates and app…