Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

Amazon quietly upgrades its Fire HD 10 tablet with a whopping 1GB of RAM

Amazon has refreshed the Fire HD 10 with an extra gigabyte of RAM, extending the life of its flagship tablet instead of launching an all-new model.

OxygenOS made OnePlus phones special. Now, it might go away forever

OxygenOS and Realme UI are reportedly being discontinued, with ColorOS replacing both globally, and OnePlus is also narrowing its geographic focus to India and China.

Huawei’s thinnest flagship tablet goes on sale in Europe

Huawei has begun selling the MatePad Pro Max in Germany, pairing its ultra-thin flagship tablet with free accessories, extended warranty, and productivity-focused software.

OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent

OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.

XChat finally lands on Android, bringing encrypted messaging beyond X

X has officially launched XChat for Android, bringing its standalone encrypted messaging app to Google’s mobile platform.

Google earthquake alerts warned 11.4M before Venezuela’s quakes
Google earthquake alerts warned 11.4M before Venezuela’s quakes

Venezuela has no national earthquake warning system. Yet moments before two huge quakes hit on Wednesday, millions of phones lit up. Google earthquake alerts reached 11.4 million people, the company says, buying some of them up to two minutes to act. T…

Google Wallet just got two big upgrades to help you track parcels and breeze through airports — here’s how to use them
Google Wallet just got two big upgrades to help you track parcels and breeze through airports — here’s how to use them

Google Wallet now supports parcel tracking and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, taking this well beyond just a wallet app.

Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun

Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical button presses at a system […]