Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live Activities.

Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ecosystem. But Google is catching up — and Samsung is moving even faster to narrow the gap. Now, a new Android upgrade for 2025 could make Androids more like iPhones than ever before — but there’s a twist.

The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.

Google spent $250 million to acuire engineers from HTC Vive for Android XR, echoing moves it made with HTC for the Pixel in 2017.

One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance. Unfortunately, a new update to Android Auto is annoying some drivers with a new centered arrow review.

The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.

Android Auto 13.6 is now available for download; the rollout started on the Play Store, but users can also update using the APK installer

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

Sony has already detailed the changes Android 15 brings to the Xperia 10 V on its support page. In addition to Private Space — one of Android 15's standout features — the update includes a redesigned Quick Settings panel and the Dashboard function added to the Side Sense screen. Here's the full changelog for the update:

Most Android phones currently support a double-tap gesture of the power button, which typically opens the system camera application. The new option to use the shortcut for Google Wallet has to be inspired by iPhones, where a double-tap of the power button opens the Wallet app.

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