Pause Point in Android 17 needs a full phone restart to switch off
When I first heard about Android 17’s “Pause Point,” I assumed it was another toothless Digital Wellbeing update destined for the ‘Off’ toggle. I was…
Android 17 was unveiled at The Android Show with quieter changes than the keynote suggests
The first time I watched the Android Show recap, I kept waiting for the new wallpaper engine or some redesigned settings menu. Neither showed up.…
15 best free offline Android games that actually work in airplane mode
The first offline game I ever installed on a phone was Smash Hit, sometime around 2015. I played it for a week on a Mumbai…
Pixel 6/7 owners are stuck with a battery drain bug after May skip
The May patch landed last Tuesday, and within an hour the Pixel subreddit had a familiar tone to it. People charging twice before lunch. Phones…
Pixel screen green line: What is causing it and what are your repair options
You pick up the phone to check a notification and there it is: a single bright green line running straight down the display, top to…
Android 17 will cut off app access to your contacts, network, and texts by default
Google is changing what Android apps can access on your phone and most users will never see a permission prompt for any of it. With…
Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air To Rival WHOOP Without Subscription
Google officially launched the Fitbit Air today, May 7, 2026, and pre-orders are open now on the Google Store. The device ships May 26. At…
Android 17 is tightening the foundations while iOS 27 is making the biggest AI bet Apple has ever made
Two major OS updates are landing within weeks of each other this summer. Android 17 stable is expected in June, with most features previewed at…
Android 17 is changing how Gemini works and most of it happens without you noticing
Most Android 17 coverage focuses on app bubbles and Priority Charging. The Gemini changes are quieter, but for anyone who uses the assistant daily, they…
Android 17 stable release is weeks away and here is what Google I/O will confirm
Android 17 has reached Beta 4, and Google says it is the final scheduled beta of the release cycle. The API surface is now locked,…