Android August 2026
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The Pixel 11 Pro is setting a dangerous precedent for Android upgrades
RAM downgrades and price increases aren't the only bad news Pixel owners can expect moving forward as AI features grow.
I found a free, open-source Android app that replaced 8 other apps I used to rely on
Image Toolbox is a single app for all your media-related tasks, and it's replaced numerous single-purpose apps on my Android phone.
5 Android safety features you probably aren’t using — and how to turn them on
Android has some fantastic health and safety features baked in, but they aren't all enabled by default. Here's how to fix that.
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.
Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data
Google revealed that a new Android Photo Picker API is rolling out. It will give you more control over the location data in shared photos.
Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet
New malware abuses DoFun Android head unit updaters to deliver JarService, run ad fraud, and download the Zhima reverse proxy module.
I tried Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 — these 3 features completely changed my Pixel
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 recently rolled out to Pixel phones. After using it for a few days, I already love a few new features.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's latest flagship, but a price hike makes it an awkward choice with so many excellent alternatives.
The best PS3 emulator on Android just got online play
ARMSX3 is the latest PS3 emulator on Android, and it just gained online play and a variety of compatibility improvements.
CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars
GM's decision to drop CarPlay is being put to the test, with a nearly identical CarPlay version outselling its Chevy counterpart by an increasingly wide margin.
Gemini’s Daily Brief could soon land on your Pixel’s lock screen
We have exclusively uncovered development on a dedicated Gemini Daily Brief option accessible via the At a Glance lock screen widget.
Nothing OS 5.0 update with Android 17 is ‘coming soon’
Nothing has teased that something related to its Android 17-based Nothing OS 5.0 update is coming next week.
Android Auto finally fixes a connection bug that made it nearly unusable
Android Auto v17.4 update fixes two connection issues, including frequent disconnects after v17.1 and a fix for Pixel 10 connection issues.
iOS 27 Shared Albums Go Full Res at the Cost of Your iCloud Storage
In iOS 27, new Shared Albums you create in the Photos app retain full-resolution quality for the first time, but they now eat into your iCloud storage – and that includes any items added by other people invited to contribute. Currently, photos in a Shared Album are automatically reduced to 2,048 pixels on the long edge (except for panoramic photos, which can be up to 5,400 pixels wide). In iOS 27 though, both retain their full resolution. But there comes the major trade-off.
Manic Android Malware Exfiltrates Data From Offline Phones via Nearby Infected Devices
Manic Android malware targets 169 apps and can relay collected data through nearby infected devices when the source phone is offline.
ToxicPanda 2.0 and GoldDigger Expand Android Banking Attacks with On-Device Fraud
ToxicPanda 2.0 adds 167 remote commands, targets 349 financial institutions, and uses Android accessibility to harvest PINs.
Don’t want Gemini in Chrome? Here’s how to remove it on Android
Don't want Gemini following you around Chrome on Android? Here's how to replace the icon with a shortcut of your choice.
7 Android apps I stopped using in 2026 (and what I replaced them with)
I replaced many apps I've used for years with their better alternatives. Here are the Android apps I ditched and what I switched to.
Android 17’s new distraction-killer is a Pixel 11 exclusive, Google confirms
Google has confirmed Android 17's Digital Wellbeing feature is exclusive to Pixel 11 devices for now, leaving other Android phones waiting.
Google is getting tougher on Android apps that use too much memory
Android 17 is limiting on how much memory individual apps can use. Apps that use too much memory can slow down and eventually be terminated.
Beats 360 Over-Ear Headphones Leak in Retail Listings
One of the Beats codenames MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update (B518) appears to be for the Beats 360, a new set of over-ear headphones that we could see launch soon. Multiple Reddit users found signs of the Beats 360 on UK websites like Amazon, though those listings have now been removed. The headphones have a look that is distinct from the existing Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones, featuring a rounder design with AirPods Max-like mesh fabric ear cups and headband.
What’s the best Pixel 11 Pro color? Android Authority readers are split
A poll of more than 2,000 Android Authority readers found every Pixel 11 Pro colorway has its fans, but two are nearly tied for favorite.
Google Maps navigation glitch is driving Android Automotive users crazy
Android Automotive users are reporting an issue with Google Maps that's trapping them in an endless rerouting loop.