Android July 2026
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google’s latest fixes
Just what you asked for: a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta release to play around with on your Pixel all weekend long.
Inside Beats lab: Outside Apple, because AirPods can't do everything well
Apple has spent 12 years strengthening Beats without folding it into AirPods, preserving a separate brand that can reach Android users, compete at lower prices, and sell products that wouldn't fit under Apple's own name. Here's what it looks like inside the Beats lab.
Cheap Android TV Boxes Pose as Phones and Turn Owners’ Broadband Into Proxies
Fuyao turns cheap Android TV boxes into fake phones for ad fraud and SOCKS5 exit nodes on owners’ broadband.
Android phones can now back up documents automatically to Google Drive, here’s how
Google is rolling out a new Documents backup option in settings that automatically backs up downloaded files to Google Drive.
Why I’m excited (and a little uneasy) about Android Halo’s always-on AI
Google’s always-on AI feels like the future. I’m just not convinced we’re ready for what it requires, which is a lot of trust.
This Android phone maker has created a model with no bezels around the display
TECNO has figured out a way to create phones with truly bezel-less displays and will show off its concept phone at IFA 2026 in September.
Spotify’s getting a cool new feature for runners
Spotify listeners on iOS can now generate custom running playlists, with control over genre, BPM, and more.
First look: Gemini could soon help you set up your new Android phone
Google is testing a Gemini AI setup assistant to streamline onboarding for new Android devices. Check it out in action!
You can now play Pokemon Blue, Red, and Yellow directly on Android (unofficially)
Sure, you can emulate the old Pokemon Game Boy games on Android, but an unofficial port is now available, complete with mod support.
I tried Android Auto again after 7 years, and I still hate it
Android Auto is not designed with a user like me in mind. It also doesn't work with my car's head-up display, making it a hassle.
Chrome for Android quietly gets a fun way to personalize your new tab page
Google has started rolling out the ability to personalize the appearance of New Tabs in Chrome for Android with the browser's latest update.
Google is making Advanced Protection easier to live with ahead of Android’s sideloading changes
Google seems to be working on a way to temporarily pause Android's Advanced Protection mode to complete tasks that require it.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 29)
Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for July 29, 2026.
Android TV has a healthy lead over Apple, but one rival remains untouchable
Android TV is significantly ahead of Apple’s tvOS in the US, but Roku and Fire TV continue to command the biggest shares.
Google Wallet broken on your Pixel? A fix is rolling out now
Google has rolled out a fix for a Google Wallet issue that prevented NFC payments on some Pixel phones after Android 17 arrived.
Pragmata 2 Likely After Sales Success, Publisher Capcom Says
Pragmata, Capcom's sci-fi adventure with a small girl android sidekick, looks likely to get a sequel.
Flying Eagle Android RAT Traces Found on 170 Servers as Source Code Circulates
Flying Eagle Android RAT source code is circulating on Telegram, while Hunt.io links its infrastructure fingerprints to 170 internet servers.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It's Less Than Half That Price
Compatible with Windows PC, Android, and Steam Deck.
Android gamers may soon be able to automatically record their biggest wins
Google's working on an option to automatically capture screen recording of your biggest gaming achievements.
Android fans should watch Apple’s move to hardware leasing closely
As phone prices soar, Apple's new "Apple Upgrade" hardware leasing plan offers a template Android brands could copy to ease sticker shock.
Now that OnePlus is dead in the US, there’s another Android brand I’m worried about
OnePlus recently announced plans to bow out of the US and European market. This has me worried that Nothing might follow in the future.
Here are the new features spotted in Motorola’s Android 17 beta
Motorola expanded its Android 17 beta to the Moto Edge 60 Pro. Here is a look at all the new features and UI changes.