I know I’m not the only one who’s sensitive to bright light shining in my face in the nighttime, and heck, even in the daytime. Unfortunately, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have been slow to update ...

The Gemini shortcut, part of the Google app, on Android now uses a true black background instead of gray. Google moves away from the previous “eerie black,” which is a very dark shade of gray with ...

Google's suite of productivity apps, comprised of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, along with Gmail and Google Calendar, are among the most popular apps on the planet. Not only are they free to use, ...

The App Switcher got an update in the Android 12 Beta 2. Instead of keeping the transparent background, so you could see your wallpaper, it is now opaque. And it actually matches the accents in your ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Pixel phones haven’t traditionally been known for providing extensive customization options, but that perception is changing as Google adds new home and lock screen personalization features in the ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 was released for Pixel phones on August 20. The latest beta build previews some of the features coming ...

Adam Z. Lein has been a tech journalist at Pocketnow since 2002. He's also been a photographer since 1995 and a web developer & graphic designer since 1997 while working on the DEC intranet. He's also ...