Android

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), AI Agents, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft, Tech

Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and it’s looking toward the future with a new software platform. The new Android-based OS is called Project Solara, and Microsoft says Solara is designed […]

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps Read More »

Google announces deepfake call detection for Android, new AirDrop device support

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), ai deepfakes, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Google, Tech

We’re expecting Android 17 to begin rolling out later this month, but first, Google has a batch of updates for the wider Android device ecosystem. As usual, some of the new features are limited to specific devices, and others require using Google’s apps. But if you don’t mind the latter, you can get automated protection

Google announces deepfake call detection for Android, new AirDrop device support Read More »

Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: premium aluminium meets quirky design

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile phones, Smartphones, Technology

Mid-range Android stands out with huge screen, slick software and dot-matrix display, but falls just short of greatnessNothing’s latest quirky smartphone is a huge aluminium Android with three cameras and a big LED matrix screen on the back that challenges the notion mid-range phones can’t be just a bit more fun.The Phone 4a Pro is

Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: premium aluminium meets quirky design Read More »

Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Generative AI, Google, Smartphones, Tech

Google’s I/O conference is next week, and we expect to hear a lot about the company’s AI endeavors. The company says there’s so much to talk about that it’s spilling the Android beans a little early, and yes, a lot of AI is involved. In the coming months, Google will roll out more smartphone AI

Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026 Read More »

Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Alphabet, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Google, Laptops, Mobile phones, Money, Technology

Tech firm to expand AI capabilities of high-end devices with Gemini Intelligence and says new range of laptops on the wayGoogle has announced a range of features coming to Android phones this year, including a new Gemini Intelligence AI system and a tool to help users avoid distracting apps.Revealed in a livestreamed “Android Show” event,

Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones Read More »

Galaxy S26 review: Samsung’s still-compact flagship Android

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Gadgets, Mobile phones, Samsung, Smartphones, Technology

Small top-tier Android is great to use, being fast, AI-loaded and with reasonable battery life, but falls short of rivals on cameraSamsung’s compact flagship phone hasn’t changed much in a year, but the S26 is still one of the best smaller handsets available as rivals grow larger and larger.The S26 is the cheapest and smallest

Galaxy S26 review: Samsung’s still-compact flagship Android Read More »

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: its huge screen blocks shoulder surfers from spying on you

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile phones, Samsung, Smartphones, Technology

Latest Android superphone packs great cameras, fast chips, long battery, a stylus and first-of-its-kind privacy displaySamsung’s latest Ultra superphone promises to keep shoulder surfers out of your business with a first-of-its-kind privacy display built into its huge 6.9in screen.The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s top-of-the-line phone costing £1,279 (€1,449/$1,299/A$2,199) and is one of the most

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: its huge screen blocks shoulder surfers from spying on you Read More »

Google Pixel 10a review: cheaper Android is great, but no real advance

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Alphabet, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Google, Mobile phones, Pixel, Smartphones, Technology

Quality camera, good software and long battery life, but you should just buy the Pixel 9a insteadThe latest smartphone in the lower-cost A-series Pixel line shows what makes Google phones so good, while undercutting the competition on price. The problem is that it differs little from its predecessor, which is still on sale.Priced from £499

Google Pixel 10a review: cheaper Android is great, but no real advance Read More »

The Galaxy S26 is faster, more expensive, and even more chock-full of AI

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Galaxy s26, Samsung, Smartphones, Tech

There used to be countless companies making flagship Android phones, but a combination of factors has narrowed the field over time. Today, Samsung is the undisputed king of the Android device ecosystem with its Galaxy S line. So we can safely assume today’s Unpacked has revealed the most popular Android phones for the next year—the

The Galaxy S26 is faster, more expensive, and even more chock-full of AI Read More »

Fairphone 6 review: cheaper, repairable and longer-lasting Android

ai, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Android, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical and green living, Ethical business, Mobile phones, Smartphones, Technology

Sustainable smartphone takes a step forward with modular accessories, a good screen and mid-range performanceThe Dutch ethical smartphone brand Fairphone is back with its six-generation Android, aiming to make its repairable phone more modern, modular, affordable and desirable, with screw-in accessories and a user-replaceable battery.The Fairphone 6 costs £499 (€599), making it cheaper than previous

Fairphone 6 review: cheaper, repairable and longer-lasting Android Read More »