Android is losing what made it special
…This is being phased in by region, with a full rollout during 2027. This means that even if you distribute apps outside the Play Store, you still need to verify your identity…
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I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature
…Because the rollout is ongoing, some users may see the Ask button while others don’t, even if they’re using the same device or app version. Google is expected to expand…
I ditched Google Keep for Samsung's calendar integration, and you should too
…are gone, and notifications moved to a separate app Google started migrating Keep reminders to Google Tasks in October 2025, and the rollout reached most accounts by January 2026. The change doesn…
I almost bought a Motorola phone again until I looked beyond the hardware
Anu Joy May 20, 2026, 2:31 PM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
Google's grip is slipping: Why I moved my entire life to an open source browser
…When he’s not writing, Oluwaniyi enjoys exploring new productivity tools and watching football. Sign in to your Android Police account When I read Google's April 22, 2025, Privacy Sandbox blog…
Your Samsung Galaxy phone is getting AirDrop support soon
…Now, Samsung has confirmed that its latest Galaxy S26 range will be able to send files to Apple's AirDrop soon. A massive boost for cross-platform file sharing The news comes…
Android 17 is killing the last remnants of emoji personality
…The company also says that, to begin with, only Pixel phones will get these new shapes. Why is Google making this change? Apparently 2D emoji are flat In justifying its Noto 3D…