Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build ...

Google has enhanced its Gemini app, now offering rich, visual local search results sourced from Google Maps, transforming the way users explore their surroundings.

For the Android version, it looks like the user might be able to choose the style and colours of the markers on the screen. It also looks like it could be automated, so will come on when it's detected ...

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...

Android XR is Google's operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses with Gemini AI, developer tools, and support for ...

Android XR Gemini integration represents a significant advancement in the realm of extended reality (XR) technologies.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential, but apps like Google Authenticator and Authy have a major flaw: they often lock you into their ecosystems. If you lose access to your Google account or if ...

Google’s December 2025 system updates refine Android security, Play Store features, parental controls, Wallet and performance ...

Apple’s “App Intents” and Huawei’s “Intelligent Agent Framework” allow the OS to expose app functionalities as discrete actions the AI can invoke. More aggressive implementations use multimodal vision ...

The problem with Google Maps comes down to its design. It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update ...