Android is very close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. With the ability to run Linux apps, the OS takes a major step forward. But there is one glaring problem with the feature. I've been waiting ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Since its release this past September, Google’s Material 3 Expressive UI has quickly become my favorite Android skin around. The bouncy, responsive animations, big buttons, and distinctive ...

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews and 4 betas, none of which brought any major changes to the user interface or ...

A leaked internal build suggests Android 17 will push UI blur even further, adding more translucent and color-tinted elements across the system. While the overall look won’t change drastically, Google ...

Most major smartphones these days don't really offer a "stock" Android experience out of the box anymore. Here's what that means for the user experience.

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Samsung makes phones under the "Samsung Galaxy" branding. These phones run One UI, a layer of extensive modification on top of stock Android. Samsung has added a ton of features and customizations to ...

Android’s ubiquitous but often overlooked media output switcher is getting its first major facelift since Android 11 in the latest beta release. The redesign brings both welcome improvements, like the ...

When it comes to smartphones, there are many options available in the market. One of the most popular operating systems for smartphones is Android, which is used by a variety of manufacturers. However ...

Forget One UI 7. The sooner Samsung Galaxy owners can put the Android 15 debacle behind them, the better. The optics around this critical upgrade, with its game-changing security and privacy updates, ...