Android phones are evolving fast in 2026, with AI-native features, massive batteries, robot-inspired cameras, and creaseless foldables changing mobile tech.

Where my home screen would constantly pull my attention, it is now a much more functional blank slate. My screen time has reduced a bit, but more importantly, my screen time is now more intentional.

Splash Damage has acquired Scum developer Gamepires from Runescape developer Jagex, in a transaction backed by Emona Capital. The acquisition was framed as "part of a refreshed strategic direction," ...

First look: Silicon-based lenses may be the latest front in the privacy wars. As companies race to build smarter eyewear capable of facial recognition and real-time AI analysis, one independent ...

Many people think Android's Developer Options are meant only for developers, but that's not true. They actually unlock powerful settings that can boost performance, add extra controls, limit ...

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...

Grab an inexpensive splash screen and transform it into a stylish earring holder with this clever DIY! A budget-friendly way to organize and display your jewelry while adding functional decor to your ...

Ever wondered how different apps chat with each other? It’s usually down to something called an API, and REST APIs are a really common way to do it. Think of them as a set of rules that let software ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...

While Android beta testers were exploring the newly-launched Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1, Google decided to surprise everyone. The official Android Beta Program handle on Reddit has confirmed the arrival ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds ...