Android 17: Google releases first Pixel update after release

One month after the release of Android 17, Google is delivering numerous bug fixes for Pixel devices with the July update.

5 Android widgets I use every single day — and none of them are made by Google

Looking for some widget recommendations outside of the usual Google-made suspects? Here are a few of my personal favorites.

How to run Linux GUI apps on Android (when it actually works)

After all, the Android kernel is based on the Linux kernel, and Google already gave us Linux terminal support for ...

There are 3 telltale signs that you used AI to make your app, and they aren't pretty

In a sea of cookie-cutter vibe-coded apps, it's getting harder to stand out. Here's what you can change in yours to set ...
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About Time: Google Translate to Finally Get a Modern App Visual Redesign

Code findings inside version 10.25 of the Google Translate Android app point to a substantial visual and functional layout redesign. The upcoming interface relocates the language selection tools to ...
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I finally stopped trying to make dark mode work for me: Here's why

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 ...

I turned my old Android phone into an iPod Classic for $5, and I couldn't be happier

NostalgicPod promises to turn your Android phone into a modern-day iPod. I tried it out for myself, and I absolutely love it.
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I transformed my Android phone after finding a file manager that saves me time

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...