Neowin News Feed for: Android

Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:50:02 +0000

Microsoft's new Project Solara hints at a future where AI agents replace traditional apps across entirely new device experiences. Read more...

Big Tech is turning you into a digital tenant, but there is a way to give them notice

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:40:01 +0000

Tired of surprise updates, rising subscription fees, and forced AI features? These simple, free software tools will help you reclaim total sovereignty over your data and devices. Read more...

Google to pay Android users $135 million in settlement. Here's how to claim your payment

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:28:01 +0000

Google has agreed to pay $135 million to nearly 100 million Android users over allegations of data harvesting since 2017. Read more...

Google unveils Googlebook, a new Gemini-first laptop category powered by a new modern OS

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Unlike its budget-friendly predecessor, the new Googlebook focuses on high-end hardware, directly competing with specialized AI PC features. Read more...

Next-gen Android Auto comes with shape-shifting capabilities and upgraded Gemini

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:01 +0000

At the latest Android Show, Google Maps got several new upgrades, including a revamped user interface and upgraded Gemini features. Read more...

Google announces Gemini Intelligence: Deeper AI integration coming to Android

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:54:01 +0000

Ahead of the annual I/O developer conference, Google just pulled the curtain back on a massive suite of AI features coming to Android devices. Read more...

Apple finally brings end-to-end encryption to RCS on iPhone

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A massive privacy upgrade is rolling out for cross-platform chats. Find out how Apple's latest beta is changing the way you message Android users. Read more...

GitHub Mobile now lets you build new projects on the fly

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:36:01 +0000

You no longer need a desktop to kickstart your next big idea. GitHub Mobile's latest update brings repository creation to your pocket. Here is how it works. Read more...

MEmu Android Emulator 9.5.3 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Sun, 10 May 2026 02:00:01 +0000

Free Android emulator that provides nearly native Android experience to Windows devices. With MEmu you can enjoy many exclusive titles that you can find for the Android platform, directly on your PC. Read more...

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon let you join Zoom and Webex calls via SIP

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:02 +0000

Microsoft is closing the feature gap between Windows and Android Teams Rooms. Here is how the new SIP-based cross-platform join works and what you need to enable it. Read more...

What is AICore and why is it taking up so much space on your Android phone?

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:02:01 +0000

Several netizens have previously complained about a mysterious AICore app on their phones and why it is hogging system resources like RAM and storage. Now, we finally have an explanation from Google. Read more...

Samsung Wallet adds new Trips feature to challenge travel management apps

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Samsung is taking on TripIt with a new travel hub in Samsung Wallet. Here is how the automated Trips timeline works and which devices are supported. Read more...

Android malware NGate steals NFC data through HandyPay app

Sanket Mungase — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:01 +0000

In an Android malware campaign, attackers are stealing NFC payment information through a lottery site and a trojanized application, particularly in Brazil. Read more...

Grab the Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE at its lowest price ever in this massive Amazon deal

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:38:01 +0000

Ready for a flagship upgrade? The Pixel Watch 4 just hit a record-breaking low price. Here is why this LTE-powered powerhouse is the ultimate deal for your wrist. Read more...

Google Pixel 10 drops to its lowest price yet, and it's a steal you don't want to miss

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:01 +0000

Google's 2025 flagship Android phone is now available at its best price yet on Amazon, and stock is already moving fast. Read more...

Google's AI Mode in Chrome gets a major upgrade that fixes one of its biggest frustrations

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Google has updated the AI Mode in Chrome with a better interface to browse multiple sources. Here's how you can do it too. Read more...

Vivaldi for Android finally kills the need for external PDF apps

Paul Hill — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:08:01 +0000

Stop jumping between apps just to read a document. Vivaldi for Android's latest build is here to supercharge your workflow with built-in PDF support. Read more...

Microsoft locks in final death date for Outlook Lite on Android

Paul Hill — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:16:01 +0000

Time is running out for Outlook Lite. Microsoft has set a firm kill date for the app, and you'll need to make the switch soon to keep your emails flowing. Read more...

Google's At a Glance widget may get Passes Nearby and Restaurant Insights features

Sanket Mungase — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:01 +0000

Google is reportedly working on two new features: Passes Nearby and Restaurant insights, allowing users to easily access the passes in their Google wallet and get an overall idea of any restaurant. Read more...

End of an era: Samsung is killing Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages

David Uzondu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

The Samsung Messages app was one of the most popular messaging apps for Galaxy devices. Now Samsung has announced a discontinuation date, asking people to switch to Google Messages before then. Read more...

HONOR teases upcoming 600 Series with flagship power & AI imaging to challenge Samsung, Mi

Paul Hill — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:44:01 +0000

HONOR is positioning the upcoming 600 Series as a major leap for "accessible flagships." Here is a first look at the design and specs meant to challenge Samsung and Xiaomi. Read more...

Google mandates 64-bit support for Wear OS apps as enforcement date looms

Paul Hill — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:58:01 +0000

Google is bringing its mobile 64-bit requirement to the wrist. Learn what this means for your favorite smartwatch apps and how developers have six months to comply. Read more...

Beats Solo 4 hits its lowest price yet and your ears deserve this upgrade

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0000

Amazon is offering a rare discount on the Beats Solo 4, bringing down one of the most recognizable names in personal audio to a price that is hard to ignore for commuters and listeners alike. Read more...

Vivaldi 7.9 brings double-decker tab stacks and more to mobile users

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:02:01 +0000

Vivaldi's latest mobile update finally bridges the gap between iOS and Android. Discover how new stacking styles and Safari import tools are changing the browsing experience. Read more...

Google starts preparing Android for post-quantum cryptography era

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:18:01 +0000

Google has just unveiled a major roadmap to overhaul Android's defenses, introducing cutting-edge cryptographic tech to stay one step ahead of future hackers. Read more...

Microsoft Teams mobile is getting a new Catch up feature to help you stay on top of chats

Paul Hill — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:12:01 +0000

Microsoft is adding a "Catch up" summary to Teams on mobile. See how this new swipable card view aims to ensure you never miss an important update again. Read more...

This new requirement for Android sideloading could frustrate power users

Usama Jawad — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:44:01 +0000

Sideloading isn't going away but Google is changing how it works and adding a surprising new process that could catch many Android users off guard. Read more...

Microsoft delays rollout of unified contacts and enriched profiles for Outlook Mobile

Paul Hill — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is extending the timeline for a major contact management update in Outlook Mobile. Find out when your address book will finally get organized. Read more...

Google is bringing the bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:48:01 +0000

Google Chrome on Android will finally get a feature that's been present in the desktop version since day one. Read more...

Live transcriptions with translations coming to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android soon

Paul Hill — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:40:02 +0000

Microsoft is adding live transcriptions with translations to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android in the coming months. It will give a boost to accessibility and break language barriers. Read more...

Google finally using a five-year old performance boost feature to make phones faster

Sayan Sen — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:20:01 +0000

New Android phones and other such devices are going to get a significant performance boost soon. Google has explained how that's happening. Read more...

Google adding a WebGPU kill switch for Chrome on Android 16

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:48:01 +0000

Google will let you make Chrome on Android 16 more secure by introducing a toggle for disabling WebGPU. But doing this will come with some trade offs. Read more...

Google announces significant changes to open up Android ecosystem

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:14:01 +0000

Google has settled its long-standing global legal disputes with Epic Games by announcing major changes to the Android ecosystem developers. Read more...

Google Play Store will shame developers of sloppy, battery-wasting apps

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:28:01 +0000

Google has announced measures to shame developers of apps that significantly drain your device's battery. With that said, it does want to help and explained how developers can fix their apps. Read more...

Report: You can now run local AI models on your phone, but that doesn't mean you should

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:30:01 +0000

We've come to the point where you can comfortably run a local AI model on your smartphone. Here's what that looks like with the latest Qwen 3.5. Read more...

Motorola announces partnership with GrapheneOS Foundation

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:34:01 +0000

Motorola has entered a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, a move the company says will help "strengthen smartphone security," among other goals. Read more...

Android 17 Beta 2: New privacy controls and game performance tweaks

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:01 +0000

Android 17 Beta 2 adds EyeDropper APIs, a 3-hour OTP security delay, and system-wide chat bubbles. Test SDK 37 before the June 2026 stable release. Read more...

Google's new Gemini agent on Android can now use 3rd party apps to run errands for you

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:58:01 +0000

Google has announced a new agentic Gemini feature for Android that can execute multi-step tasks, such as ordering groceries or booking rides using 3rd party apps. Read more...

MEmu Android Emulator 9.3.3 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:01 +0000

Android 17 beta now available with lots of UX improvements

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:22:01 +0000

Android 17 Beta arrives with quiet but meaningful changes, hinting at a smarter release cycle and subtle polish ahead. Read more...