Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

Android 17 is on the horizon, and there's already a lot of speculation about what it includes. Here's what I want with the next OS.

Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...

Android updates explained: Betas, Canary builds, and what you should use

Android releases can be confusing. Here’s a clear explanation of Android Betas, Dev Previews, Canary builds, and which one actually matters ...

I replaced Google's core apps with open source alternatives, and I'm never going back

Fossify offers a cleaner experience than Google ...
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Google Messages uses Android’s new embedded photo picker

A post on the Android Developers Blog today highlights the “new” embedded photo picker and its use in Google Messages.

Android 17 will follow Apple’s lead with more blur

But the effect won’t be nearly as strong ...
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I’m a Wellness Expert and I Swear by These 5 Tech Gadgets and Apps to Stop Doomscrolling

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...