After a brief delay, Google is now releasing Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It arrives one day later than originally intended, and after being spotted online. Google didn’t give any reason for ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Long before Google announced the Android Pie name, the company was talking up AI in the latest version of its mobile operating system. Two of the most interesting "AI features" are Adaptive Battery ...

You might have missed it between all the raving about Google's Gemini AI, but Google I/O included some juicy details on the next version of Android. After releasing ...

Although it was hinted at in prior releases, Android 15 Beta 3 has now added the “Adaptive timeout” toggle to Pixel Display Settings. This new toggle looks like it will go beyond the current “Screen ...

A Pixel phone will soon proactively enlist the user’s help in cooling it down when it’s overheating. The phone will alert the user what actions it’ll take to cool itself down as well as share tips on ...

Earlier this year, there were reports about a new vibration setting that allows Pixel phones to auto-adjust vibration intensity. Once enabled, this feature uses your Pixel phone’s microphone and other ...

Google had added a clever new “Adaptive Vibration” setting in Android 15 Beta 2 which allows Pixel phones to use their microphones to adjust vibration strength. We’ve probably all been caught in a ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Many phones let you adjust touch sensitivity for better operation if you use a screen protector or glove or need to use it ...

Android 15 is one of the most unremarkable Android updates in years, at least on the surface. While it added plenty of useful quality-of-life upgrades, it didn't add exciting features that drastically ...