I explored every Google Messages shortcut and hidden setting, and these features made texting less stressful

One of the most underrated features in Google Messages is message scheduling. Instead of relying on memory, or worse, sending ...
TechSpot

Android 16 QPR2: What's new as Google moves to twice-yearly OS releases

What just happened? Android's annual major releases have gone the same way as its dessert-themed names. The current Android 16 QPR2 rollout marks the end of a single big update to the operating system ...
Android Authority

Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code

Google has started uploading the source code for Android 16 QPR2 to AOSP following its release for Pixel devices today. This marks a return to form for Google after the company surprisingly withheld ...
Forbes

Google Issues Critical Update For All Android Users—Attacks Confirmed

Google has suddenly confirmed Android is under attack, rushing out fixes for two vulnerabilities “that could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.” ...
The Verge

Aluminium OS will be Google’s take on Android for PC

A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. is a news editor with over a ...
9to5google

What’s new in Google Home app 4.3: Edge-to-edge Android design, more

Google is rolling out Home app 4.3 for Android (not yet widely available) and iOS (already live) today as a more sizable update. Of note for Android is an edge-to-edge design on Android 15 and newer, ...
Ars Technica

Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...
TechRepublic

Google Expands Android Features in November 2025 Update

The update affects multiple device categories, including phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, Android Auto and Automotive systems, and Android TV. Image: Android TV Google has rolled out a new round of ...
ZDNet

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

Google reiterates that sideloading isn't going away. But the requirements for developer verification will still be rolled out. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. About a month ...
Android Authority

You've heard of Now Brief, but Google Home could soon get Home Brief (APK teardown)

An Android Authority teardown of the Google Home app has uncovered a Home Brief feature. This seems to be Google’s name for security-related summaries in the smart home app. We’ve also uncovered more ...
ZDNet

Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...