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5 things that annoy me about Android

By James Rogerson published

Android is a superb operating system, but it and the phones that run it still have some annoyances.

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Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

By David Nield published

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

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Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

By Alex Blake published

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

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Google Maps on Android Auto

Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

By David Nield published

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

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Get “iPhone features on the cheap” with the Honor 400 Lite for this super-low price

By Jennifer Allen published

The Honor 400 Lite is a great budget option if you want iPhone style, but you're not too fussed about performance – especially at this super-low price.

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Google Wallet update

Google Wallet is adding support for one of the best new features in Android 16

By David Nield published

You'll now get to see 'key travel journeys' that Google Wallet knows about in Live Updates.

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Google Photos is set to add more AI to help you turn your pictures into videos

By David Nield published

The Photo-to-Video feature available through Google Photos may soon allow you to specify your own prompts.

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything

By Philip Berne published

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lock screen with two adorable collectible Android figurines on each side looking interested

Nova Launcher is seemingly shutting down – so here are some alternatives

By James Rogerson published

Nova Launcher's sole developer is leaving the project, so the launcher's days are seemingly numbered.

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Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

By James Rogerson published

Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

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