These Google apps need to be manually updated on your Samsung phone

Samsung designs some of the most-liked Android smartphones on the market with useful and robust features, but they can't ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
Droid Life

Android 17 Update Just Went Live on Your Pixel Phone

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today.
Android Authority

Android updates don't matter anymore, and it's all Google's fault

Android updates don’t matter. I know that’s a provocative thing to say. Android updates fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and add new features to your phone. Yet, I stand by my statement.
SlashGear

Every Major Tablet Getting The Android 17 Update

Android 17, the feature-loaded newest version of Android as of 2026, is currently undergoing beta testing. Once the stable version of Android 17 is ready, device manufacturers across the globe are ...
Hosted on MSN

The June Android security update is one of the biggest this year and most users haven't installed it yet

Google's June 2026 Android security update landed on June 1st with a lot to do. It patches 124 vulnerabilities across Android 14, 15, 16, and 16 QPR2, including one already being actively exploited in ...
Android Police

Apple just showed Android makers how software updates should actually work

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...
Tom's Guide

Android just got 'fake call detection' and lots of other upgrades — 7 new features coming to your phone

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CNET

Android Update Adds Fake Call Detection, Expands AirDrop Compatibility

Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...
BGR

Here's Every Major Android Tablet Getting The Android 17 Update

Google is already preparing the next major Android update for both smartphones and tablets. In early February 2026, Google launched the first Android 17 public beta. In May 2026, the company revealed ...
TechRepublic

Google Patches Android Zero-Day Vulnerability in June 2026 Security Update

Google’s June 2026 Android update fixes dozens of flaws, including a potentially exploited Framework vulnerability and critical system bugs. Google’s June 2026 Android security release addresses ...