Google's Android Automotive is expanding to more parts of the car
… Your car is getting more Android software Google has announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system AAOS for more software-defined vehicles. …
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The original Pixel Watch gets a surprise update
… A surprise update It came as a bit of a surprise, but Google has now announced a new software update for the Pixel Watch via 9to5Google . Now, before you get too excited, this doesn't bring any new software features and is instead a maintenance update. …
Samsung is giving up control of a core Android experience to Google, and I don't love it
… Related Google Messages is better than ever, but it still leaves me frustrated Google Messages still leaves a lot to be desired The writing was on the wall for Samsung Messages It’s hard to tell the difference between Samsung and Google If you didn’t realize Google and Samsung were aligning on soft… …
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
… At the same time, Google heavily markets Pixel phones around AI features and intelligent software experiences. …
Google seems to be betting big on AI for the Pixel 11 (again), and that's the problem
… The Pixel 11 could go from great to the greatest, but Google is holding it back To be clear, I’m not saying the Pixel 11 will be bad. Google’s camera software is mature, and a lot of real thought has gone into it. …
Google Cast rolls out to Samsung TVs
… So, if you have an older Samsung TV, you'll have to wait it out for Google Photos. However, you can update your older model Samsung TV to the latest software to see if you have access to Google Cast. …
The obsolete Google gadget that's still better than your smart TV
… I have bylines at 9to5Mac , 9to5Google , 9to5Toys , Tom's Hardware , MakeTechEasier , and Laptop Mag . Sign in to your Android Police account Let's not beat around the bush: Smart TVs almost all suck. It's not always the hardware that's the problem. It's the software. …
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 and software development, I tend to go beyond surface-level tips and focus on how features fit into real workflows. …
Farewell Fitbit? It looks like Google is killing the Fitbit brand — but not everywhere
… If this really is the precursor to Google folding Fitbit's software into Google Health, then a unified ecosystem branding will make more sense overall. However, it may just be a software change, at least for the moment. …
The Google Pixel 10a is easy to criticize — until you use it
… Pros & Cons Excellent camera for the price Smooth software experience Two days of battery on a single charge Not many upgrades over last year Thick bezels, if you care 128GB of base storage $499 at Google Store $499 at Verizon Price, specs, and availability The Google Pixel 10a is available through… …