Android phones receive updates several times a year, so it's easy to miss new features. Here are some of the most recent and interesting ones.

A new Android malware was found to be pre-installed on some budget Android phones and tablets by security researchers.

Android 17 finally removes the developer opt-out for app orientation and resizability restrictions on large-screen devices.

Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.

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The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

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Google has started developing a standalone Now Playing app for Pixel devices, separating its song identification feature from Android System Intelligence.

Researchers said the openly available spyware enables surveillance, credential theft, and financial targeting across a wide range of mobile OS versions.