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With Quick Share, Google's version of AirDrop, Android users can quickly swap photos, videos, and other files with nearby Android devices and Windows computers.

By Lance Whitney
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The Android malware discreetly downloads unwanted software and has reportedly infected users in nearly 200 countries.

By Kate Irwin
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Expect the OS to reach recent Pixel phones in 'the coming weeks,' with other phones coming later.

By Rob Pegoraro
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Want to give Google Assistant an upgrade? Here's how to swap it out for the company's more powerful AI and what Gemini can do for you.

By Lance Whitney
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Cybersecurity firm Eset uncovers Android malware that can mimic your payment details to make fraudulent transactions or pull money from your accounts at an ATM.

By Kate Irwin
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Google’s feature-rich mobile operating system is packed with many useful tools that lie just beneath the surface. Use these two dozen tips to improve your Android experience.

By Michael Muchmore  & Gabriel Zamora
Know Your Android better

The feature, currently in testing through the Windows Insider program, lets you wirelessly browse your Android phone's files like you would a flash drive.

By Joe Hindy
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Switching between your devices during video calls and sharing the internet just got easier.

By Jibin Joseph
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The final 'Platform Stability' release serves as a reminder to developers to get their apps in gear.

By Rob Pegoraro
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The malware targets a safety feature in Android devices and then alters apps so it can read phone screens, disable 2FA, and steal victims' funds.

By Kate Irwin
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Following a series of previews and early releases, Android 15 has now reached its "platform stability" milestone and is on track for an official release in just a few short months.

By Rob Pegoraro
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The bug, which could have allowed hackers to steal data and prevent reboots, is not Pixel-specific, but those on non-Pixels may have to wait for Android 15 to get the fix.

By Joe Hindy
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Other new features, like DisplayPort video mirroring and better meeting-recording summaries, require a Pixel 8-series phone.

By Rob Pegoraro
Screenshots show the new meeting-recording summary, smart-home widgets, and DisplayPort video output features.

The feature drop also adds automatic hotspot sharing with other Android devices or Chromebooks signed into your Google account.

By Rob Pegoraro
Google-provided artwork shows a woman editing a sent text to correct a typo and sharing an Emoji Kitchen sticker of a disco ball wearing headphones.

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

By Michael Muchmore
How to Connect Android to Windows 11

Google drops the second Android 15 beta at I/O, bringing with it intriguing enhancements to privacy and security, so you can browse, game, and travel with confidence.

By Gabriel Zamora
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Later this year, Android phones will require biometric authentication before disabling theft protection or accessing stored passkeys when the device is outside your trusted locations.

By Rob Pegoraro
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Google's annual developer conference, scheduled for May 14 (today!), should feature more about Android 15 as well as details about how Google plans to incorporate Gemini AI into future products.

By Iyaz Akhtar
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Gaining access to a Gmail account requires a few steps, but for someone eager enough to read your emails or Drive files, it's a relatively easy way to be a creep.

By Emily Price
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With the TCL Tab 10, you can play games, watch movies, and more on a 10.1-inch FHD NXTVISION display.

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