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Android vs. iPhone: Which OS Dominates in the 2026 Smartphone War?

The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 ...

Google Launches New Android Security Features to Fight Scams, Theft

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and ...

Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool

Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and ...
CNET

Android Auto Now Fits Weirdly Shaped Screens and Streams Video While Parked

The overhaul -- including the biggest Google Maps update in a decade -- brings a full UI refresh and new Gemini capabilities ...

Here's Every Android Phone Getting AirDrop Support

Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the feature will ...

Google is giving Android's 4,000 emojis a 3D glow-up, but there's a catch

Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ...

Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026

App automation will be a major element of Android going forward, Google says. Automation for apps is expanding after Google ...

My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free

Recently, I stumbled upon Material Files, which is an open-source Android app, and I almost instantly proclaimed it the perfect Android file manager. It looks native on my Pixel 9 Pro and has exactly ...