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Google confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop-style sharing is expanding beyond Pixel to more Android devices in 2026, making file sharing far easier.

A Google bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker today has inadvertently leaked the Android desktop interface for the first time. The bug report published today about Chrome Incognito tabs was ...

The Google Chrome web browser comes preloaded in almost all Android phones. Chrome on Android hides some helpful features, including NotebookLM's ability to turn websites into AI podcasts. While ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Yesterday, Apple and Google announced that they have teamed up to make it easier to switch between Android and iPhone devices. The companies say they have developed new features that make it easier ...

Choosing a wireless carrier is no longer just about the coverage. In fact, you're thinking more about its features and convenience. Despite being an early champion of RCS messaging and giving Android ...

A new Android malware family, promoted as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), has surfaced on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, offering full device takeover and real-time fraud capabilities. Known as ...

A hot potato: For years, the privacy of Android users browsing the web has been quietly compromised by a sophisticated tracking method employed by two of the world's largest tech companies: Meta and ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Android Auto is getting support for web browsers and video streaming apps. Owners of cars with Android Auto connectivity will be able to watch videos on the vehicle's screen. Android Auto, Google’s ...