Droid Tools explains what changed, what matters, and what is genuinely worth your time.
Google Messages pinned chats may soon look more like their iMessage counterparts, but the redesign could come with a steep trade-off. PhoneArena reported on August 31 that Google is testing …
When most people picture a serious running watch, brands like Garmin and Coros tend to come to mind. Amazfit, not so much. That pe…
Google Pixel Watch 5 has officially launched with larger batteries, twice the storage of its predecessor, an accelerated Snapdrago…
Honor isn't spending any time getting its new Magic 8 Pro ready for its domestic China launch this month, even if it's hard to bel…
If you need to find a lost Android phone, open Google Find Hub in a browser or use the Find Hub app on another Android device. Sign in with the Google Account connected to the missing phone, select it, and check its current or most recent location. You can then make it ring, mark it […]
Google's new Pixel 11 series looks genuinely promising, but every model also costs $100 more than its predecessor. Fortunately, for anyone already sold on the lineup, there are plenty of strong pre-order deals and trade-in valuations available to bring that price back down, and Amazon currently has the best offers around. Amazon's Gift Card Bundles […]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 arrived on August 14 as the latest preview of the December release. 9to5Google described the Friday launch as unexpected and began a running catalog of changes that was still marked as updating. As new changes are discovered, the latest entries will be placed at the top of the page. Readers […]
Android 17 QPR2 App lock is arriving as a native Pixel feature in Beta 3, according to 9to5Google. The addition sits alongside the release’s visual changes, and the finished QPR2 update is scheduled for December. Long-pressing an app opens the Actions menu, where “App lock” appears at the bottom alongside App info, Pause app, Widgets, […]
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series worldwide, according to Memeburn. Samsung is also internally testing the update on 49 additional Galaxy phones and tablets, with the software rolling out through the rest of the year on a staggered […]
Honor isn't spending any time getting its new Magic 8 Pro ready for its domestic China launch this month, even if it's hard to believe that new flagship phone season has already begun again. My firsthand impressions are based on the pre-production unit that Honor supplied me prior to the launch. Honor's Magic OS 10 […]
Since Google is on its fourth generation of the Pixel Watch, time flies, if you will, and smartwatches are an essential component of our everyday digital environment. Even though Google has been producing wearable software for a long time, it took some time to enter the market, but the Pixel Watch soon became one of […]
Google's new Pixel 11 series looks genuinely promising, but every model also costs $100 more than its predecessor. Fortunately, for anyone already sold on the lineup, there are plenty of strong pre-order deals and trade-in valuations available to bring that price back down, and Amazon currently has the best offers around. Amazon's Gift Card Bundles […]
Practical fixes for performance, storage, connectivity, and everyday Android problems.
Independent testing of phones, wearables, accessories, and the apps behind them.
Useful Android apps, meaningful updates, privacy changes, and better alternatives.
Price drops and buying guidance that help you choose the right device at the right time.
Google Tensor G6 is the custom processor powering the Pixel 11 series and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with Google prioritizing energy efficiency and on-device AI over benchmark-leading specifications. The chip brings an upgraded CPU, a faster TPU, a new ISP, and a custom modem, enabling features that include 4K Portrait Video, Instant Night Sight, and […]
Google’s Pixel 11 series has arrived with Gemini and camera changes spanning daily assistance, voice entry, visual presets, and low-light shooting. As Android Central reported on Aug. 12, the headline Pixel 11 features extend Gemini Intelligence to more than 40 apps, bring new tools to Gboard, and make Instant Night Sight faster on the Pro […]
Google Pixel Watch 5 has officially launched with larger batteries, twice the storage of its predecessor, an accelerated Snapdragon processor, and a broad set of health, fitness, sleep, and Gemini features. Preorders opened on August 12, 2026, with prices starting at $399 and general availability scheduled for August 20. According to Android Authority, Google revealed […]
Google Pixel HiLight is the official name of the ambient LED system built around the camera flash on Google’s new Pro phones. Previously known through leaks as Pixel Glow, the feature can show favorite-contact calls and Gemini activity while the phone remains face down. It is exclusive to the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro […]
