Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.

Google unveiled a new batch of Android updates, including more Gemini-powered tools and improved scam detection features at Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch on Wednesday. A new feature in the Gemini app ...

Android 17’s development is progressing faster than we thought, as the first beta is already here, with no developer preview builds. But if you went through the changelog (here), you’d be disappointed ...

The first Android 17 beta has been out for a few days now, but you’d be hard-pressed to find any significant changes over the previous Android 16 QPR3 beta or even the stable release of Android 16 ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

Google has made the Android 17 Public Beta available to select devices, particularly if you own a compatible Google Pixel handset. It's not a stable release, so keep that in mind if you check it out.

Google constantly adds new features to Android, which is one of the many benefits of buying a new Android phone. The platform is always evolving, whether through its individual apps, like Drive and ...

Google Pixel Phone standing upright on kitchen counter with camera towards viewer - Elvard project/Shutterstock Google constantly adds new features to Android, which is one of the many benefits of ...

iPhones iPhone 17e announced with A19 chip, double the storage and MagSafe — price, release date and all the upgrades iPhones Apple iPhone 17e review: It’s what the iPhone 16e should’ve been from the ...

A closer look at the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update, including new features, improvements, and early expectations for Android 17. This overview breaks down what users and developers should know about ...

The Google Pixel 9 phone in hand. - Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Your Android phone offers many customization options right out of the box that let you transform the handset into a unique computing ...