I didn't think I needed a desktop mode on my Pixel — until I tried it

Android's desktop mode turns your phone into a full-fledged workstation with a large screen interface, resizable apps, and a traditional taskbar ...
PCMag

Google Ships Latest Android 17 Beta. Here's What's New

Privacy-minded users may appreciate a new location-permission control that app developers can embed, granting one-time access ...
Android Authority

Pixel's 'Now Playing' is becoming a real app, but not for everyone

Google is preparing to turn Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app distributed via the Play Store. Our findings suggest the app won’t be installable on all Android devices, pointing to ...
MacRumors

Android-to-iPhone AirDrop Transfers Now Supported on Pixel 9

Google is expanding its cross-platform file sharing feature to additional Android devices, allowing them to transfer files to an iPhone using the AirDrop protocol. AirDrop support for Quick Share is ...
Android Police

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

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
9to5google

Google is now rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel [U]

Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. Android Canary was ...
Ars Technica

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

You might have noticed some reporting a few days ago that Android 17 was rolling out in beta form, but that didn’t happen. For reasons Google still has not explained, the release was canceled. Two ...
HotHardware

Android 17 Beta Launch Imminent For Google Pixel Phones

Google Pixel users who enjoy being on the bleeding edge and participating in Google’s Android Beta program will be happy to hear that an Android 17 beta will be rolling out sooner than they ...
techtimes

Google Pixel Features: Exclusive AI Tools, Camera, and Software Advantages Over Android

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...
Forbes

Google Surprises Pixel Owners With Android Update Decision

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Pixel updates suddenly go wrong. Now there’s an implicit confirmation from Google that ...
Digital Trends

Android 16 test build adds smarter connection switching for your Pixel

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 tweaks a Pixel setting that can quietly reduce one of the most annoying mobile problems, Wi-Fi that looks connected but isn’t actually usable. Instead of a single Adaptive ...