Software Related to mobiles
Google is rolling out improvements to the Crop tool in Google Photos for Android to make the editing experience smoother and more stable. The changes are part of the redesigned editor experience that Google introduced in September 2025, where crop tools appear immediately in the editing interface. Continue reading “Google Photos gets smoother Crop tool experience on Android”
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of its One UI 8.5 beta program, bringing the pre-release software to a wider range of Galaxy smartphones. Following the initial phase of the beta rollout that began in March, the program is now being made available to several older flagship models and, notably, a mid-range device. Continue reading “Samsung One UI 8.5 beta, AirDrop sharing expand to more Galaxy devices”
Google has introduced Android developer verification, a system that requires developers to verify their identity before distributing apps. The rollout applies to both Play Console and the Android Developer Console. Continue reading “Android developer verification: Expanding to all developers on Play Console and Android Developer Console”
Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 3, marking the platform stability milestone where the API surface is finalized. This allows developers to complete compatibility testing and begin preparing Android 17–targeted apps for release on the Play Store. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 3 with platform stability and final APIs”
Samsung has announced the introduction of AirDrop support for its Galaxy S26 series, integrating the capability directly into its existing Quick Share framework. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S26 series get Apple AirDrop file sharing”
Google announced updates to Android developer verification requirements, focusing on user protection while maintaining platform openness. The changes aim to address risks from unverified app installations while still allowing informed user choice. Continue reading “Android developer verification: Google adds advanced flow for unverified apps”
Google has introduced the excessive partial wake lock metric to help developers identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. Developed in collaboration with Samsung and refined using developer feedback, the metric completed its beta phase last year and is now available to all developers, providing insights into how apps hold partial wake locks during user sessions. Continue reading “Google Play Store now warns users about battery-hogging apps”
Google has announced updates to the Android ecosystem, covering billing flexibility on Google Play, a new Registered App Stores program, revised developer fee structures, and resolution of its dispute with Epic Games. The update was shared by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem. Continue reading “Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute”
Google has announced a new set of Android features focused on location sharing, baggage tracking, app discovery and personalization. Continue reading “Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more”
Google has begun rolling out its March Pixel Drop for Pixel phones and Pixel Watch models. The update introduces changes to Circle to Search, expanded Gemini app actions, new personalization options, regional AI feature availability, and additional Pixel Watch safety tools. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: Circle to Search upgrades, Gemini tasks, Pixel Watch safety tools and more”
The Android 16 QPR3 release brings connected display support to general availability, marking a notable shift in how Android devices interact with external hardware. First demonstrated at Google I/O 2025, this feature allows users to connect supported Android devices to external monitors, activating a desktop windowing environment designed for multitasking. Continue reading “Android 16 QPR3 brings connected display support”
Google has released Android 17 Beta 2, continuing its focus on privacy, security, and performance. This update introduces new system APIs, cross-device capabilities, enhanced connectivity, and developer tools for testing apps ahead of the stable release. Continue reading “Android 17 Beta 2 update brings floating UI Bubbles, EyeDropper API, and more”
Google has outlined its vision for an “intelligent OS,” introducing new AI-powered capabilities for Android apps in a blog post by Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Development. As users increasingly rely on AI assistants to complete tasks instead of navigating apps manually, Android is shifting toward a task-focused model where agents execute actions across applications. Continue reading “Google details Android roadmap for AI agents and app automation”
Google and Samsung are expanding Android’s intelligence with new AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 devices. Powered by the Gemini 3 series models, these updates simplify daily tasks, enhance visual search, and provide on-device security measures. Continue reading “Gemini 3 task automation, visual search and scam alerts arrives for Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 devices”
Google has outlined its 2025 security measures aimed at keeping the Android and Play ecosystem protected from malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, privacy misuse, and spam activity. Continue reading “Google 2025 security report: 1.75 million apps blocked, 80000 developer accounts banned”
