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OPPO just formally announced its Android 17-based Color OS 17 update for global markets, and now sub-brands OnePlus and realme have revealed the official rollout schedule for eligible devices. While newer releases like the OnePlus 16 are set to launch with the new update out of the box, existing hardware won’t have to wait long,…

A few years ago, I bought my first car, and I’ve been using Android Auto ever since. While I’ve raved about how luxurious wireless connectivity is, several issues have since changed my mind.

OPPO’s flagship Find X10 series recently launched in China and is said to launch globally very soon. OPPO has confirmed October 21 as the launch date and recently gave us a first look at the international variant. Today, OPPO is sharing details about Color OS 17, its next-generation Android 17-based software experience, which arrives first…

Foldables have spent years balancing thinner profiles with flagship-grade SoCs and the resulting thermal dilemma. When unfolded, you have a large surface area that is great for thermal dissipation, but when folded, you create a thermal sandwich that suddenly has to work with only half the surface area. Apple appears to have solved this on…

Rambler, Google’s AI-powered dictation feature, seems genuinely useful. At its core, Rambler is like your phone’s existing dictation tool, only much smarter. It can automatically edit your speech into a more polished end product. It’ll eliminate your filler words like “um” and ah,” shape up your grammar, and understand your intended meaning (e.g., if you…

In addition to revamping settings and the navigation drawer, Google is combining its Spark personal agent with the main Gemini chat experience.

Taps, swipes, and endless scrolling define modern smartphone life. Notifications arrive without warning, and personal data sits precariously exposed. This collection showcases innovative Android utilities that transform chaos into order while fortifying privacy. Stop letting your device dictate your day.

After outing its Pixel 7 series in recent weeks, Google has just quietly released the Pixel 9 series to its Certified Refurbished program with prices starting at $499.

I’ve been using Android since 2009 (version 1.5, aka Cupcake), so it’s unusual for a feature to take me by surprise. When I do come across an unfamiliar Android feature, it’s an exciting moment.

There are a few settings to check if you’re having issues with your map’s location accuracy.