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Look Out AI-Generated Photos, Future Android Phones Could Reveal if You're Authentic

At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm debuted its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a powerful chip that will be featured in next ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got 3 useful upgrades for free (Samsung models included)

A new Google update is adding several features to Android phones. A new AI writing tool for Gboard is on the way. An upgraded Emoji Keyboard will help you find the ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got 3 useful upgrades for free - including a big one for audio

A new Google update is adding several features to Android phones. A new AI writing tool for Gboard is on the way. An upgraded Emoji Keyboard will help you find the ...
Android Police

Google Pixel phones gain access to a hidden feature with Android 16 QPR1

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to consumer technology. He previously worked at leading tech publications, such as Neowin, MakeUseOf, and MSPowerUser. Beyond his ...
SlashGear

Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
SlashGear

Why There's A White Dot On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Remove It)

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...
Android Authority

The iPhone 17 finally catches up to 2017's Android phones

Apple has announced the iPhone 17, and it finally offers a 120Hz display. This comes years after Android phones and Apple’s own Pro iPhones adopted high refresh rate screens. The iPhone 17 otherwise ...
Android Authority

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a darn impressive phone. I’ve been using it for a little while now, and although my review isn’t quite ready, I can safely say the Pixel 10 Pro is the Android phone I plan ...
CNET

The Top Android Phones of 2026 Could Get Better AI With Arm's New CPUs

The next generation of Arm's CPUs, used in phones from Samsung and others, feature higher AI performance than last year's. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the ...
9to5google

iPhone 17 Pro broke the boring color rule – bring on the orange Android phones

Yesterday’s iPhone 17 Pro reveal introduced a new design language for Apple, but also a new signature colorway in an orange iPhone 17 Pro and… uh… bring on the ...
BGR

How To Use Gboard's New AI Writing Tools On Android Phones

Gboard has become a staple keyboard in the Android community due to the fact that Google has made it the default keyboard on Pixel devices. Much like other Google apps — looking at you, Google ...
Gizmochina

Xiaomi phones that will receive four major Android updates

Software support is a key aspect for smartphones, and Xiaomi has done a good job so far. It’s been a reliable brand when it comes to software updates. However, the update policy has been decent until ...