Android March 2026
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Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound
Listening to a 100Hz sine wave tone for just 60 seconds could reduce motion sickness symptoms for up to two hours.
Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement
Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to sideloading to deter malware.
Apple TV Teases New 'Highly Anticipated' Psychological Thriller Series
Apple today released a teaser trailer for Cape Fear, a new "highly anticipated" psychological thriller series starring Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem. The first two episodes of the 10-episode limited series will premiere on Apple TV on Friday, June 5, and one new episode will follow every Friday through July 31.
You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username
Escape your cringey Gmail address at last.
The Weather Company’s best iOS app is getting ready to come to Android
The Storm Radar app from the Weather Company is picking up some AI enhancements ahead of its Android debut.
iPhone 20 Rumored to Feature Radical Curved Design
Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone will feature a radical new curved design with slimmer bezels, according to a new report. The X user "@phonefuturist" shared the claims across two posts yesterday and today. The first suggested that the device, referred to as the "anniversary" iPhone, will feature a 1.1mm bezel around the display, along with a seamlessly curved design.
I transformed my old Pixel Tablet into a brand new Android PC for $50
A cheap Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo can breathe new life into an old Pixel Tablet. The other secret ingredient is Android 16.
Google just made wireless emergency alerts way more useful on Android
A new map view in Wireless Emergency Alerts will let you quickly see the affected area and your location.
Android Auto bug makes your signal bars vanish, but no need to panic just yet
Thankfully, it's not a connectivity issue.
Android’s new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next
Google says the new advanced sideloading flow will launch in August, followed by a wider global rollout.
Apple Leans Into Little Finder Guy With New TikTok Videos
When promoting the MacBook Neo, Apple found a surprise hit with a tiny anthropomorphized version of the Mac Finder icon, which people have taken to calling Little Finder Guy. Little Finder Guy starred in some of Apple's early March TikTok videos, and Apple is now targeting Finder fans with a trio of new videos. Three tutorials on Apple's TikTok account star Little Finder Guy. Videos feature Stacks on the Mac desktop, ring light for video apps, and dictation.
Everything New in iOS 26.5 Beta 1
iOS 26.5 is now available for developers, and while it doesn't include any new Siri capabilities, there are some major changes for the European Union, and smaller tweaks for features available worldwide. Suggested Places In the Maps app, there's a new "Suggested Places" feature that recommends locations to visit based on trending places nearby and recent searches. When Apple launches ads in Maps, it will also show ads.
iOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages
Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS 26.4 update. E2EE for RCS was removed before iOS 26.4 was released, but the feature is back in the iOS 26.5 beta as Apple continues testing it. In the Messages section of the Settings app, the End-to-End Encryption toggle is back in the RCS options, and like before, it is turned on by default.
A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday
An easier way to video chat with friends across platforms — potentially.
The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar
The Pixel 11 may have a couple of design tweaks in store.
Android Auto just made EV trip planning a lot smarter for these car brands
Google Maps is rolling out smarter AI EV trip planning to more cars, adding better battery estimates, charging stops, and ETAs.
If Google is serious about Android scams, there’s a bigger problem than sideloading
Google's new sideloading rules for Android ignore the Play Store's own malware problem, undermining its commitment to stopping scams.
RAM crisis may have just killed this high-end Android handheld even before it could take off
AYANEO may stop selling its premium KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite earlier than expected due to the ongoing RAM shortage.
Android Auto might soon get smarter about disabling autoplaying music (APK teardown)
Android Auto lets you disable autoplaying music via settings, but our teardown has revealed that an alternative solution is coming.
Exclusive: Android could soon get its own AirDrop-style ‘tap to share’ feature
We've tracked the feature across Samsung's One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 system-level code.
YouTube quietly adds Android Auto support, but it’s not what you think
Watching videos isn't possible yet, but this could be a sign Google is getting there.
Android isn’t ready for desktop PCs if it doesn’t support this basic mouse feature
One of Android's most fundamental features isn't compatible with mouse actions in desktop mode. Google must fix this before launch.