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Android Auto Getting Climate Controls, But You’ll Likely Need a Supported Vehicle

Tim April 29, 2025 1

Google is looking to make Android Auto even more useful, as evidenced by newly discovered climate controls. Hidden within new code for the latest build of Android Auto, new climate controls could help drivers (and vehicle passengers) change temperatures, turn...

Gmail Gets Draggable Dividers on Big Android Devices

Kellen April 28, 2025 2

If you've ever opened up Gmail on a tablet or other large-screened device and thought, "Man, it would be nice to make the email box bigger and shrink down the inbox," I have good news for you. Over the weekend, Google announced that Gmail now has draggable...

“The Android Show” Gets an IO Edition to Reveal New Android Stuff Early

Kellen April 28, 2025

Google I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20 as a 2-day event for developers to learn all that's new from Google's various ventures. It will also mark the moment for us to get a look at what's new in Android, a chance to play with stable Android 16, more info on...

Pixel 7a Gets Free Battery Replacement for Swelling Issues

Tim April 24, 2025 2

Google has determined that the Pixel 7a will get an Extended Repair Program due to battery swelling issues. Pixel 7a owners should know that not all units of the Pixel 7a will be affected, but if you ever experience symptoms of battery swelling, you could be...

Multiple Galaxy Devices Getting Updated April Build, One UI 7 Fixes Seem Likely

Tim April 23, 2025 4

Samsung is currently sending out an updated April build to select Galaxy devices, with One UI 7 fixes the likely contents. The update is headed to the Galaxy S24 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The changelog doesn't mention an...

Instagram Launches New ‘Edits’ Video Editing App

Tim April 22, 2025 2

Content makers have a new video editing app to play with called Edits. Launched by Instagram, the idea is to make the process of creating videos on your mobile device easier, which is fine because many people know that it can be quite frustrating. After...

Gmail Gets New ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tab on Android

Tim April 22, 2025 4

Gmail users on Android should be on the lookout for a new Manage Subscriptions tab, making the action of unsubscribing from annoying email lists a very simple process. We received the tab as part of a server side change. Once live, you hit that new Manage...

Galaxy S25 Lineup Gets April Security Patch

Tim April 21, 2025 4

Samsung is shipping out the latest security patch to owners of the Galaxy S25 series, that being the April patch. The changelog is beyond generic. It says, "The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security...