Google Messages has started rolling out custom "Chat themes" with customizable backgrounds. The update appears in the chat ...

Here's a look at what's new in Android 17, which starts rolling out today to Pixel phones first and then to other devices "throughout 2026," along with what's new in the June 2026 Pixel Drop.

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Hackers could be after your text messages. Especially vulnerable: texts between Android and Apple devices. Three weeks ago the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...

Voice-to-text on Android is really good if you’re using a Pixel, and pretty hit or miss everywhere else. But the new “Wispr Flow” app promises some big improvements to voice-to-text on Android, all ...

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...

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Android translation text tools have transformed how we communicate across languages, with built-in features like Google Lens translation enabling instant recognition of text through the camera in over ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

The big picture: Google is reportedly developing a new Android-based operating system for traditional PCs. Codenamed "Aluminium," the OS is expected to replace ChromeOS, Google's cloud-focused laptop ...

An Android device bridging language gaps through seamless, instant text translation using built-in tools. Pixabay, Pexels Instant text translation is increasingly vital in a connected world where ...

Translation is rolling out to iPhone and Android users, and will expand to support additional languages in the future. Translation is rolling out to iPhone and Android users, and will expand to ...