That vanishing speedometer in Google Maps on Android Auto isn't what we thought.

Despie the close Android integration.

Unique malware variant spotted targeting Android users, taking photos with victim cameras before deploying an encryptor.

A glassier interface, smarter widgets, and other upgrades are on the way.

Finally, someone else can figure out what those numbers actually mean.

Google has plenty of competition.

The iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture camera sounds impressive, but it's not enough for me.

Apple's first foldable gets a surprising number of things right.

Google has introduced a new Android feature that makes it easier to switch between password managers

The global X Fold6 has the model number V2559. It managed a single-core score of 1,710 and a multi-core score of 5,977 in Geekbench 7.0.0 for Android, as you can see in the screenshot below

But now the iPhone Duo has arrived, Apples first foldable. Obviously, Android foldables have been around for a while now, so this isnt a completely unprecedented experience

Android is rolling out a system-level way to securely transfer passwords and passkeys between credential managers, eliminating the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files or manually recreate passkeys

A bug is turning the wavy progress bar back into a boring straight line.

Always losing your devices? Android's building some new features that sound right up your alley.

Your passwords finally get a safer ride to their new home.

A new Android feature lets you securely transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers.

They came with Wear OS 4 out of the box and were upgraded to version 6.0 with One UI Watch 8 on top. That is their final Android version, but now they wont even get security patches

Expect to see more wide-format non-foldable phones launch in the coming months.

If you are a mobile app developer, then you certainly know about ADB the Android Debug Bridge

After years of rumors, leaks and anticipation, Apple finally unveiled its first folding phone. The iPhone Duo comes with a familiar short and wide form factor, which has been tried and tested by several Android makers, including Samsung with its own Galaxy Z Fold8

Owners report lag issues, frozen touchscreens, and worsening performance.

Plus it works on any Android phone.

iOS on a foldable is suspiciously polished, and Android manufacturers have no excuse left.

Your phone rings, and you're infected - with all of your contacts and messages exposed.

iPhone Handoff sounds great for dual-phone users, if your carrier supports it.

Apple giving photographers more freedom with controls that will look familiar to Android users.

Your aging phone might be getting older, but not any cheaper.

Apple's new Pro iPhone adopts a mechanical variable aperture camera alongside the 2nm A20 chip.

Using a more accessible shortcut in the floating Gemini overlay on Android.

A significant number of Android Auto users are seeing problems with the speedometer and traffic data on Google Maps.

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!

Google's work on Quick Settings tiles is coming along nicely.

We might (unofficially) get GTA 5 on Android before GTA 6 launches.

Turn any Android phone into a dedicated Android Auto display with a few minutes of setup.

Two 200MP cameras, an 8,800mAh battery, and a 500mm lens lead the charge.

The vivo X500 Pro Max seems very similar to the X300 Ultra.

This will be the most widely available 10,000mAh phone, and I think it cured my battery anxiety.

Initially Muse will be available in the U.S. and works on iOS, Android and the web, with support coming soon for Meta's AI glasses

Did the speedometer and speed limit indicator also disappear for you?

Waze on Android Auto is missing key navigation details.

PC and Android ports of Super Smash Bros Melee just took one huge step towards happening.

Arm thinks your CPU should do the AI heavy lifting.

Apple has an opportunity to do something special.

The Galaxy S26 FE has its advantages, but is it the best fit for your needs?

Recent history suggests a global release isn't far behind.

Infinix has unveiled its latest Xpad 30 Pro Android tablet in global markets

The Play Store alone just isn't enough for many Android users.

It has all the makings of an excellent flagship tablet.

Acer's IFA 2026 gadget lineup includes the EP130K ePaper monitor, PD163Q P3 triple-display extender, C350e projector, four Android 16 Iconia tablets and new 5G networking devices.

The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro combines a rugged Android phone with a removable 2.7K action camera, a 9,300mAh battery and infrared night vision.

Sony launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VIII, a few months ago running Android 16

The phone sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1208x2644 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia 700C 1/1.56" type sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Tecno Camon Slim 5G official images The phone runs HiOS 16 based on Android 16, and Tecno...

AI upscaling is heading to mobile games, whether you like it or not.

Selain telefon lipat lebar Xiaomi 18 Fold, tablet profesional Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max turut dilancarkan semalam sebagai pesaing kepada iPad Pro dengan sistem operasi Android

GM's lineup is dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of its own infotainment systems

Retroid is working on its first real dual-screen Android gaming handheld.

This update will make PS3 emulation a little kinder to your Android phone.

The Xperia 1 VIII gets first dibs, with four more models on Sonys list.

Millions rely on Android Auto every day for navigation, music and messaging, but one of the common issues is apps vanishing from the platform without warning.

Google could bring on-device SafetyCore-driven Sensitive Content Warning system to the Android Photo Picker.

It also gets a new visualizer feature.

Harrigan remains silent as to the larger question of whether the general public should be able to pull out a credit card and buy information that helps them track anyone they please. "The Pentagon said in an email it would respond to the lawmakers directly," Reuters reports: The Army said in a statement that advertising IDs had been blocked on Windows computers "since before 2021" but that Android and Apple mobile devices had only had it disabled by default "since at least February 2026...." The effort to reduce the location data generated by smartphones comes as military officials weigh increasingly strict restrictions on phone use overall

Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.

Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.

It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.

Lenovo has unveiled the Yoga Pro 9n, Yoga 9n 2-in-1, Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Gen 2 as part of its IFA 2026 announcements.

Action Notch changed the way I do so many things on my phone.

These two basic features are available on this new mid-ranger and its predecessors, but not on the Pixel 11.

This Clock app isn't on the Play Store, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth getting!

XREAL has been teasing its first Android XR glasses for a long time, and they're genuinely worth the wait.

Now, a new leak has revealed more about the upcoming handset, leaving little to the imagination. Android Headlines has shared a set of renders depicting the device, and along with them, the full specifications

Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.

On September 7, Xiaomi will unveil its wide foldable, called Xiaomi 18 Fold. A report by Android Headlines claims Motorola will also launch a wide foldable this year

Manual! Photo! Stacks! Are! Here!

There are better ways to keep notes than Keep.

Swiftspeed AI App Builder turns ideas and websites into iOS, Android, and web apps without coding, with three years of Pro access for $39.99.

A rugged Android phone with a camera you can pop off and use on its own? Yep, someone actually built one.

Remote Googlebook control could be possible with a "Cast trackpad" on Android phones.

Google shares Translate's latest tools for breaking down language barriers.

Were bringing listening mode to iOS, and on Android, keep live translations running while youre using other apps or when your screen is locked.