Pixel Launcher search bar gets a much-needed upgrade in Android 17 beta 1

Customizable AI Mode shortcut ...

Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...

Android's Quick Share is losing a key feature, but it maybe for the best

Quick Share, Google's counterpart AirDrop, is starting to limit the duration for receiving files from unknown users.

I gave Android 16 a full dark mode makeover, and it looks so much better

Android's hidden force-dark mode is wild ...

Google is bringing this Apple AirDrop like safety feature to Android's Quick Share tool

Google is enhancing privacy on Android's Quick Share by removing the indefinite "Everyone" sharing mode, mirroring Apple's ...
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Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more

Google announced on Tuesday that it is releasing a slew of Android 16 updates, along with new general Android and accessibility features. The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first ...

Android's driving mode is picking up a useful update

Bluetooth detection is back ...

Android’s Driving Mode is Finally Smart Enough to Detect Passengers

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Google Photos plans a clever fix for one of its long-standing issues

The obvious fix for an annoying photo sharing issue ...

Android Auto update will put your car inside Google Maps – with customised models and colours

One of the nice features in Google Maps is the ability to customise your driving avatar – that's the little icon that appears ...