My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

One UI 8.5 will bring lock screen animation customization to Galaxy phones

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 for over a month now. Besides improving the skin, the company is also ...

Your Galaxy lock screen just got hundreds of Samsung unlock animations

Samsung’s LockStar update adds a huge set of unlock animations to Galaxy phones on One UI 8.5. Version 8.5.00.8 also brings ...
9to5google

Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks

Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of this software build. The newest update brings a smooth new folder animation ...
BGR

Android Will Warn You If A Scammer Asks To Share Your Screen On A Call

Google has slowly been improving Android with new security systems — like upgraded features that help protect you from message scams — and now the company is taking things a step further with in-call ...
Gizmochina

OnePlus 11 Gets OxygenOS 16: New Animations, AI Tools and Performance Upgrades

OnePlus released its Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 operating system last month, and has been rapidly rolling it out for its devices. The nearly three year old OnePlus 11 is the latest smartphone to ...
Tom's Guide

Android XR — here’s how it’s different than VR headsets

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ZDNet

My 4 favorite Android screen recorders - and 2 are completely free

There are plenty of high-quality screen recorders. The built-in option is the best choice for most users. Some of these have premium options to remove ads or add features. Over the years, there have ...
Android Authority

Get a load of One UI 8.5's flashy new lock screen media animation

A new animation that plays when skipping tracks from the lock screen in Samsung One UI 8.5 has appeared on Twitter. One UI 8.5 is not officially released yet and this animation is subject to change. A ...
InfoQ

Pixnapping: Side-Channel Vulnerability Allows Android Apps to Capture Sensitive Screen Data

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Droid Life

Pixel Phone’s Call Notes and Call Screen Features Coming to Android Auto

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google shared today that two of the best features on Pixel phones are gaining access within Android Auto in ...