<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/feeds.xml Tue, 12 May 2026 20:49:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Googlebook is coming... but what about Chromebooks? Here's what Google has to say ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/googlebook-is-coming-but-what-about-chromebooks-heres-what-google-has-to-say uhhErckdEpMniLsHNrXYhH Tue, 12 May 2026 20:49:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android security and privacy got huge upgrades—The Android Show reveals all ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/your-android-security-and-privacy-got-huge-upgrades-the-android-show-reveals-all SLC4GAj9Jkurrj8kjGQHf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:38:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google wants Gemini to take over how you browse in Chrome ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-wants-gemini-to-take-over-how-you-browse-in-chrome kAeFzDJMfYrePUFK5JFtpf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:40:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't think the desktop cursor needed reinventing — Googlebooks are proving me wrong ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/i-didnt-think-the-desktop-cursor-needed-reinventing-googlebooks-magic-pointer ut897KTBDeJFCTo2b7FH5i Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over for more Android users ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/the-ios-android-file-sharing-nightmare-is-officially-over-for-more-android-users QbxZvQs788N3uxqxL3gX6B Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps navigation, teases more Gemini at the Android Show ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-auto/android-auto-preps-a-fresh-take-on-google-maps-navigation-teases-more-gemini-at-the-android-show TJoTn5Qsn3Q9rgGKJUSfwH Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:36:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-is-fixing-two-things-that-have-annoyed-me-for-years jfLsJdup2A4jZoomw3dCqQ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not just an OS: Gemini Intelligence shines with Android automation this summer ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/not-just-an-os-gemini-intelligence-shines-with-android-automation-this-summer cQrChHXWwf56NNMUSE4X6S Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just revealed what comes after Chromebooks — and it's called Googlebook ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/chromebooks-laptops/google-announces-googlebook bZVs5VqqJTbZDuK5U3mjoQ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is finally treating Android creators seriously with Android 17 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/google-is-finally-treating-android-creators-seriously-with-android-17 JCCBFamd8FfTmPfaEDEf5W Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:04:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google will already give you a huge discount on the Fitbit Air — just follow these steps when you preorder ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-fitbit-air-preorder-deal-may-2026 tbubLSS23XkAwdPeVt4kU7 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ One UI 9 beta arrives to give Galaxy S26 owners a taste of Android 17 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/one-ui-9-beta-arrives-to-give-galaxy-s26-owners-a-taste-of-android-17 mFpTDoPt5ZP7Zr7XmXQuh Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:41 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:42:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Messages is going away. Transferring your conversations to Google Messages is super easy — Here's how ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/transfer-samsung-messages-to-google-messages NowbGJpHTkkiJL6EAgNmdT Tue, 12 May 2026 12:49:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola Razr Plus 2026 vs. Razr Plus 2025: Differences you can't see ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-plus-2026-vs-razr-plus-2025 7KjoaWQTpB5Zdo8mGa8Tq3 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test audio products for a living, and between the Sony's WH-1000XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), this is what I think you should buy ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/should-you-buy-sony-wh-1000xm6-over-bose-qc-ultra-2nd-gen-headphones 6o3ECsNbCvKfLtYwMu3NCR Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'fantastic' Nothing Phone (3) is one of the most eye-catching devices on the market — and it just scored a major discount at Best Buy ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/nothing-phones/the-fantastic-nothing-phone-3-is-one-of-the-most-eye-catching-devices-on-the-market-and-it-just-scored-a-major-discount-at-best-buy zijT4uEYNC9yagiPKUmm9E Mon, 11 May 2026 19:41:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung's solution for apps with 'excessive' ads is rolling out now ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsungs-solution-for-apps-with-excessive-ads-is-rolling-out-now j6DurWnLiaoH8fa5pxPC5A Mon, 11 May 2026 19:01:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The battle for your finger heats up as RingConn Gen 3 opens preorders ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-battle-for-your-finger-heats-up-as-ringconn-gen-3-opens-preorders Vt2NArGoXKzTapQcTZ6Xch Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, it's real — new Verizon deal gives your family four free phones AND unlimited wireless for only $25 per line ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/verizon-wireless/yes-its-real-new-verizon-deal-gives-your-family-four-free-phones-and-unlimited-wireless-for-only-usd25-per-line Ymg9YurjupMMr7K6zAezvX Mon, 11 May 2026 17:15:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoop is putting a board-certified physician in its app to tell you why you’re tired ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/whoop-is-putting-a-board-certified-physician-in-its-app-to-tell-you-why-youre-tired S2VAzdgTheSAo2LQdfEeWS Mon, 11 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung's biggest One UI update yet is finally rolling out in the U.S. ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-one-ui-update-8-5-rolling-out-usa M4RTXKQPxSAY56LoKkhpPi Mon, 11 May 2026 15:14:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ This breakout Pixel display feature is delivering comfort in a way I had never realized ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/google-pixel-comfort-view 7PEzzwL6nMyTVTXKLCV7oY Mon, 11 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Tom's Guide Savings Squad is packed with experts, opening my eyes to big deals I've never seen ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/the-toms-guide-savings-squad-is-packed-with-experts-opening-my-eyes-to-big-deals-ive-never-seen B6y7yPGNmgzvC6uKfidvJm Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:51:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Fitbit Air offers an intriguing alternative to the Pixel Watch, but is Google's Whoop competitor compelling enough for you? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/poll-would-you-ditch-your-wearable-for-the-fitbit-air VSHVL5BxzXeAD23euXBcs6 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Fitbit Air details how it compares to Whoop — and how it actually works ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/fitbit-air-gestures-whoop-size-comparison nkiuokzjTuJUKdaFBQXQr4 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:36:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Two ultra phones for two different types of people ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-ultra-2026-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra XeC94PzCmyZ5rFUafVKPW Sun, 10 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beats headphones and earbuds surprisingly support these Android-exclusive features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-headphones-and-earbuds-surprisingly-support-these-android-exclusive-features Ykwr3AVCbqucCMAtky6jyi Sun, 10 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does the Motorola Razr Fold support a stylus pen? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-fold-stylus-pen-support 2ozJ2mjFWryeN8FoRhLMv3 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 5 features that make the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 worth it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/these-are-the-5-features-that-make-the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-worth-it XB4PW3yafzHPEwc9waqfEQ Sat, 09 May 2026 17:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This buried Samsung feature helps keep my Galaxy S26 running like new ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-auto-restart z5BKTinHVcwwy5HTdx6Jtj Sat, 09 May 2026 14:49:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Verizon deal is waiving activation fees on ALL phones for a limited time — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/verizon-wireless/verizon-deal-waived-activation-fees-may-2026 hAWHmQVLvUuFJSrPL3BKnP Sat, 09 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 cases and screen protectors ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/cases-screen-protectors/best-motorola-razr-ultra-2026-cases-and-screen-protectors vdAXvMqwFHVzk2j3P7yqZA Sat, 09 May 2026 13:01:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Maybe not worth the wait? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-vs-galaxy-z-flip-7 UktRhrX8UYVyQ2uv5iG4mb Sat, 09 May 2026 12:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which flip phone is worth your money ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-ultra-2026-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7 msQgqyRJ3hCgjmupFbKdFa Sat, 09 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A buggy Fitbit update is blinding sensors on the Pixel Watch 3 and 4 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/a-buggy-fitbit-update-is-blinding-sensors-on-the-pixel-watch-3-and-4 f7M3UTS3fPSRXCDkCX22X5 Sat, 09 May 2026 09:21:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta's AI plans look agentic with a potential Instagram bot that shops for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/metas-ai-plans-look-agentic-with-a-potential-instagram-bot-that-shops-for-you j2tPQPVKcwXXgewq92H3P4 Fri, 08 May 2026 18:37:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gmail's 'Help me write' can now mimic how you speak to create emails for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/gmails-help-me-write-can-now-mimic-how-you-speak-to-create-emails-for-you 9oubKHYkZEGedwqzbjiB9S Fri, 08 May 2026 17:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/stop-using-instagram-for-private-messages-after-todays-change ZEm2B5RdhBExZH5kbWRp3N Fri, 08 May 2026 16:59:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ready for a change? 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