Android 2026 preview: 7 things to watch

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but ...

I fixed my Google Pixel's biggest annoyances by changing these 10 settings

Google's Pixel lineup of phones are packed with smart features - but a few setting tweaks can make them even better.

I used an Android tablet for 4 weeks, they still lag behind iPad in a number of ways

More so than most Android tablets, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 sets itself up as a rival to the stalwart Apple iPad that so many new ...

These confirmed Android 17 features make staying on my Pixel phone a no brainer for 2026

Android 17, aka 'Cinnamon Bun,' 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.

The Fastest Way to Transfer WhatsApp (iPhone to Android) in 2026

Learn how to transfer WhatsApp data between Android and iPhone for free using the official method. No third-party tools ...
The Verge

The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now

The current sale price is lower than what we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The current sale price is lower than what we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. is a commerce writer ...
Forbes

Android Circuit: OnePlus 15R Arrives, Pixel 10’s Big Upgrade, The Failure Of Thin Phones

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone during a launch event in Seoul (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images) Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, ...
Android

Google Pixel 10 Gets Long-Awaited GPU Drivers Update in New Android 16 Beta

Google has released a new GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 with Android 16 QPR3 Beta. The update adds newer PowerVR drivers, Vulkan 1.4 support, and improved compatibility. It also increases the ...
Lifehacker

10 Hacks Every Android User Should Know

Android remains one of the most customizable mobile operating systems out there, despite Google's recent efforts to rein it in. You don't necessarily have to root your Android device to get it to do ...
ExtremeTech

Android 16 QPR2 Boosts Pixel 10 Pro XL Performance

Google's Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 10 Pro lineup brings real but understated performance gains, all based on fresh benchmark testing from launch through the December 2025 update. According ...
techtimes

Pixel 10 Finally Feels Fast: Android 16 QPR2 Boosts Performance Despite GPU Woes

Despite the feature upgrades, the Tensor G5 chip inside the Google Pixel 10 has been facing a lot of criticism due to its underwhelming performance. The new PowerVR GPU, which is designed by ...
CNET

Android's Quick Share Now Works With Apple's AirDrop on the Pixel 10

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...