Android 17's new Now Playing bar finally fixes the most annoying part of media switching
… Included in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is a new Now Playing media controls bar that doesn't just show one media bar at a time. …
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Android Auto’s new media controls are finally rolling out
… Several Android Auto users on Reddit report seeing the new media playback UI on their vehicle's infotainment system this morning via Android Authority . The most noticeable change is the wavy progress bar, matching the Material 3 Expressive design guidelines that media player apps on Android follow. …
Sonos' Android app finally fixes one of its biggest issues
Rahul Naskar Mar 11, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would scroll past, and sharing my opinion unabashedly. …
Android Auto's new swipe control makes switching music apps safer and faster
… The new update allows users to swap between playing media apps by swiping on the media tile to change between apps. This is a much faster, easier, and safer way to switch between apps while driving, and it's a huge upgrade for Android Auto-loving drivers. …
OpenAI may design its own chip for an AI-first smartphone
… Instead of apps, users will rely on AI agents to get things done. …
The hidden Android Auto feature that's completely transformed my driving experience
… Media apps like Spotify and Audible probably have the most familiar widgets, since they contain the player controls in your pull-down notification drawer. …
Android 17 is quietly fixing some of Android's most annoying issues
… More than third-party camera apps, this creates a problem when using social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat. Millions of people use the built-in camera in these apps to take pictures for posting on their profiles. …
This is the Android tablet most people should own
… Not only do you get a beautiful 2.5K IPS 90Hz screen, but it also features a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 8GB of RAM, and plenty of storage space at 256GB. …
This 12.1-inch Android tablet has been flying under the radar, but that's no longer the case at its new low price
… The quad speaker setup really helps make this tablet one of the better devices for media consumption on the go. …
Native Android-to-iPhone video calls might finally happen, just not when you think
… This feature was previously the exclusive domain of apps like WhatsApp or Zoom. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Messaging Apps & Google Messages Trivia Challenge From SMS to smart features — test your knowledge of messaging apps and the upgrades that keep us switching. …