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Android is the mobileoperating system used by the majority of smartphones sold globally. It competes withApple'siOS as the operating system of choice for most people.

Unlike iOS, which is only available oniPhones, Android can be found on a variety of devices, includingsmartphones,tablets, andtelevisions. What's more, it's used by multiple brands includingSamsung,Sony,Xiaomi and of course its creator,Google. As a result of Android’s flexibility and adaptability, you can find Android phones at every price point, with features such as fast charging, high-resolution displays, and multiple cameras.

Android 14 is expected to release onGoogle Pixel phones towards the end of 2023 and could focus on generative AI, with other smartphone brands following shortly.

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Google Messages could be getting 3 useful upgrades soon – including a Gemini change

ByJames Rogersonpublished26 November 25

Google Messages could be getting a new option when saving media, plus changes to some text and a bigger Gemini button.

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Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

ByJames Rogersonpublished24 November 25

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

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I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android

ByJames Rogersonpublished22 November 25

Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lock screen with two adorable collectible Android figurines on each side looking interested

5 things that annoy me about Android

ByJames Rogersonpublished20 November 25

Android is a superb operating system, but it and the phones that run it still have some annoyances.

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Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

ByDavid Nieldpublished13 November 25

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

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Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

ByAlex Blakepublished7 November 25

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

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Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

ByDavid Nieldpublished2 November 25

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

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Google Wallet is adding support for one of the best new features in Android 16

ByDavid Nieldpublished22 October 25

You'll now get to see 'key travel journeys' that Google Wallet knows about in Live Updates.

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Google Photos is set to add more AI to help you turn your pictures into videos

ByDavid Nieldpublished4 October 25

The Photo-to-Video feature available through Google Photos may soon allow you to specify your own prompts.

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything

ByPhilip Bernepublished24 September 25

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.

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