I unlocked Android Auto's secret menu, and I'm never going back

First, open the Settings app on your phone and scroll down to Connected devices. From there, tap Android Auto. After you’re on the Android Auto settings page, scroll all the way down to the bottom and ...

Android’s Driving Mode is Finally Smart Enough to Detect Passengers

Google fixed an annoying Android Driving Mode bug that activated for passengers. The update brings back Bluetooth-only activation options.

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...
TechRepublic

Google Leak Offers First Look at Android for PC

Google may have accidentally shown what Android could look like on a full-size PC. A newly surfaced bug report, briefly available on Google Issue Tracker, appeared to include screen recordings of an ...
Engadget

Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...
Android Police

Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

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 ...
Computerworld

Android source code will now only be released twice a year

Ever since the first version of Android was released in 2008, anyone who wanted to could access the source code of the operating system. However, Google has now announced that the source code will ...
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Secret Android phone codes you didn't know existed

ThioJoe reveals hidden Android menus that instantly unlock extra features. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan's new drama The Madison reveals first look at Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell Trump’s ...
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Google Pixel 10 Gets Long-Awaited GPU Drivers Update in New Android 16 Beta

Google has released a new GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 with Android 16 QPR3 Beta. The update adds newer PowerVR drivers, Vulkan 1.4 support, and improved compatibility. It also increases the ...
9to5google

Android’s QR code scanner redesign is rolling back out

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...
talkandroid.com

Secret Android codes you should know to unlock hidden features

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Think you’ve ...
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4 Android Phones More Powerful Than The Google Pixel 10

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the Google Pixel 10 hit shelves in August 2025, it was impressive enough for it to be considered an Android user's iPhone. It features a ...