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New Android 17 beta is here with more than bug fixes
Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 at I/O 2026, complete with some interesting UI upgrades
How-To
Android users: Empty your Recycle Bin now
Deleted files don’t disappear straight away on Android. Instead they end up in the Recycle Bin, taking up space
Feature
Android theft protection: 5 minutes to secure your phone
Android phones have excellent security features – but do you know what they are and if they're switched on?
Opinion
I don't want Google Gemini anywhere near my emails
Google's AI assistant is about to take over Gmail. But handing over my personal emails to artificial intelligence feels like a terrible idea
News
Android 17 gets a version of Apple's Handoff with Continue On
Continue On lets you pick up where you left off reading an article, answering an email and more from device to device
News
Potential Pixel 11 feature spotted on Googlebook
The Glowbar is our first clue at what Pixel Glow might look like if it launches on the Pixel 11 phones
Opinion
One UI 9 gets the screen time feature that Google should’ve introduced
Android 17’s Pause Point feature is unlikely to curb compulsive phone use, but Samsung’s bolder new approach just might
Opinion
Google just played its MacBook Neo trump card
Running a Gemini-infused Android-ChromeOS hybrid, Googlebooks could emerge as the main rival to Apple’s cheap laptop
Opinion
Why a photo of a sandwich caused internet outrage
Sony and Google have both showcased AI photo enhancement features that make images look actively worse
Feature
Fitbit Air vs Whoop: Screenless fitness trackers compared
In this battle of the bands, the Fitbit Air is set to give Whoop a serious run for its money, but which tracker should you buy?
News
One UI 9 Beta is here: These Galaxy users can try it now
The first beta of One UI 9 is available. Here are all the new features you can expect – and these are the Galaxy users who can test it right away
News
Google Home Display could be a Gemini-powered smart screen
Google hinted at a new smart display last year. Now its name may have been spotted ahead of its I/O conference
News
WhatsApp is getting an incognito AI chatbot
Ask the AI your embarrassing questions. No one can read these conversations, not even Meta
News
Android 17 plays nicely with iPhone in 2 key ways
Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone in Android 17, as well as expanding AirDrop support to plenty of phones
News
These clever upgrades make your Android phone much more secure
Live Threat Detection, Mark as Lost, plus loads more features to keep your phone safe
News
Android 17: Google confirms major changes for Android phones
Google has finally confirmed what we can expect to see from Android 17, and it's enough to make Apple users jealous.
News
Google is taking on Apple with an Android 17 optimised for creators
Screen Reactions will make reaction videos simple. A host of new features will improve video quality. Plus, Adobe Premiere for Android is coming
News
July's Unpacked to launch at least 5 new Samsung Galaxy devices
South Korean reports say that Samsung's Unpacked event will showcase Galaxy Glasses and Gemini-enhanced foldables, including Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide
Opinion
Android 17 could bring a real alternative to typing – I can't wait
A tiny onscreen keyboard has been the best way to type ever since the smartphone was created. But we could finally have a credible replacement
Opinion
Google doesn’t want you to use your phone less. It wants you to use Gemini more
Android 17 includes Google's first expansion of its screen time tools in years, but it's trading your attention for something else