PCMag

Android vs. iOS: One Clearly Dominates in 2026

Chances are, you've already picked a side—but is it the best choice? Let's compare Apple and Google's mobile operating ...
9to5Google

How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...

I unlocked Android Auto's secret menu, and I'm never going back

First, open the Settings app on your phone and scroll down to Connected devices. From there, tap Android Auto. After you’re on the Android Auto settings page, scroll all the way down to the bottom and ...

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS will use what Google calls generational garbage collection, featuring more ...
Gizmochina

Motorola expands Android 16 beta program to 8 more devices

Motorola has opened access to the Android 16 beta program for eight additional devices. The list includes several high-end Razr models, a few Edge series phones, as well as a budget Moto G phone. The ...
The Conversation

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

Scarlett Howard currently has funding from the Australian Research Council and the Hermon Slade Foundation. Adrian Dyer receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Alexander von ...
Polygon

BG3 studio Larian says it's using genAI for Divinity, but not 'looking at trimming down teams to replace them'

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin developer Larian Studios generated a ton of hype (and no shortage of revulsion) when it revealed its next big role-playing game, Divinity, at The Game Awards ...
TechCrunch

You can now share live video with emergency services on Android

Google launched Android Emergency Live Video on Wednesday, which allows people to stream video when contacting emergency responders. This feature could help give first responders extra context in ...
SlashGear

5 Hidden Android Features That Can Make Using Your Phone Easier

My journey with Android started off with Android 1.5, which was known as Cupcake (as Google previously named every Android version after desserts). Since then, I've seen Android maturing over the ...
MacRumors

iPhone Users Can Now AirDrop Files to Android Devices

Google today announced a new cross-platform feature that allows for file sharing between iPhone and Android users. With AirDrop on the ‌iPhone‌ and QuickShare on Pixel 10 devices, there is a new file ...
Tampa Bay Times

Can we still talk? Come to the Times’ next Spotlight event to try.

Our editors' top picks to read today. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist offering her thoughts on current events, life and culture. She can be reached at shayes@tampabay.com. Anyone can view a sampling of ...