During its Android-focused I/O event, Google finally pulled back the curtain on what we can expect to see with the brand’s next big mobile update: Android 17. Although there are still a few lingering questions that probably won’t be answered until we get fully test out Android 17 for ourselves, the early sense is that […]
After a long wait, the moment has finally arrived: Google has officially given the green light to Android 17 and released the first completed version of the new operating system. Previously, all that was known was that the release was expected some time in June. As always, Pixel smartphones such as the Google Pixel 10 […]
Android 17 has only just started its roll-out this week, and some users are already reporting issues with Wi-Fi connectivity. Google’s new mobile OS is coming to to Pixel phones around the world, adding new multi-tasking Bubbles, content creator-friendly Screen Reactions, and more. Of course, adding a bunch of new features and behind-the-scenes tweaks will […]
It’s official: the United Kingdom is banning social media for under-16s. Among the problems it seeks to address is the addictive nature of short-form content and its harmful effect on children’s attention spans. But the TikTokification of other platforms threatens to undermine many of the positive effects of social media bans. And it’s not only […]
Android smartphones are constantly being updated with new features. With the upcoming Android 17, Google is introducing a number of new features, some of which you may find more useful than others. Among the more helpful changes is this: for the first time, you may see a blue dot appear at the top of the […]
Google’s latest mobile operating system is here and is currently rolling out to Pixel phones. Compared to previous updates, Android 17 offers few new features and seems to focus on minor improvements, primarily aimed at app multitasking and a better user experience. However, Google has also been working on Android’s security. These optimisations have received […]
Android 17 is undergoing a rocky start to life, to put it mildly, with display and 5G issues joining the list of complaints. Google’s latest mobile OS started rolling out to Pixel phones last week, but we’ve already reported on an issue users are having with Wi-Fi connectivity. Now, some Pixel users are reporting problems […]
While Google is currently rolling out Android 17 to its first users, Samsung is also working on the latest version of its mobile operating system. One UI 9 is already available as a beta and will soon be released to everyone who owns a newer Samsung Galaxy. One useful new feature of One UI 9 […]
After months of leaks and four public betas, Android 17 is finally here. Except it isn’t, really. Ignoring the fact that non-Pixel Android phone owners will be waiting months for the upgrade, Google’s latest edition is about as half-baked as it gets. Hours after the official announcement, I rushed to install Android 17 on my […]
Another troubling Android 17 update horror story has emerged as Google’s support service comes under fire. It’s fair to say that Google is off to a rocky start with its Android 17 update, with numerous reports of troublesome bugs blighting 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity, not to mention touchscreen operation. Now, a fresh Reddit report from […]