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7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users
By Jamie Richards published
A selection of yap apps for Android users

Google Messages is getting more handy tools – keep an eye out for these 3 new features
By Rowan Davies published
This is the year that Google Messages finally gets group chat mentions, and a more advanced long-press menu.

Google Photos might soon give you more control over your backups
By David Nield published
It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.

Missing your Blackberry? This Android phone brings back physical keyboards
By David Nield published
CES 2026 A physical keyboard, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot... what year are we in again?

The Android switch from Google Assistant to Gemini will take longer
By David Nield published
Google has said it's revising the timeline for moving Android phones and tablets over to Gemini.

Android 16 gets early access to 163 new emojis that'll soon be everywhere
By David Nield published
You can now test out Trombone, Landslide, and Distorted Face in the Android 16 QPR3 beta.

Motion Cues for Android is edging closer to a launch, with a new change
By David Nield published
Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.

This new Android phone is designed for everyone who misses the Xperia Play and N-Gage
By James Rogerson published
The Ayaneo Pocket Play is coming to Kickstarter soon, and it promises to serve as a true handheld console, while also being a full Android phone.
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