Google Pixel phones might soon block downgrading to an older Android build

Google may be tightening anti-rollback protection on future Pixel phones, which could stop users from flashing older Android versions even for testing or recovery.

Google Photos wants to stop you from accidentally ruining your snaps

Google Photos is redesigning its editor to reduce accidental changes, replacing gesture shortcuts with a more deliberate workflow that prioritizes precision, stability, and fewer unintended edits across Android devices.

Google is prepping a fitness band to beat the screen-less rage that is Whoop

Google is building a screen-less Fitbit band to rival Whoop, and it comes with an AI health coach powered by Gemini.

Google Pixel 11 Pro CAD renders leak, hinting at subtle design upgrades

Leaked CAD renders reveal the Pixel 11 Pro’s refined design, suggesting Google is focusing on subtle improvements rather than major visual changes.

You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username
You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username

If you’ve been stuck with a regrettable Gmail username you picked years ago, you might finally have a way out. Starting Tuesday, Gmail users in the US can change the portion of their email address before “@gmail.com,” as reported by Android Authority. After changing your Gmail username, your old email address will remain connected to […]

Google is now letting users in the US change their Gmail address

Users will be able to change their username only once every 12 months. Plus, they won’t be able to delete their new email address for that period of time.

Your Pixel can now switch to transit mode without you touching it

Google’s new Pixel Transit mode adjusts your phone automatically during train rides, but it takes time and data access before it becomes truly useful for your daily commute.

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday
A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

iPhone and Android users might be able to make interoperable video calls through their messaging apps – eventually. Last week, the GSM Association (GSMA) announced that the finalized RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard will let users turn 1-to-1 or group RCS chats into video calls thanks to a feature called Messaging‑Initiated Video Calls (MIVC). “MIVC […]

The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar
The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar

The launch of the Google Pixel 11 is still months away, but leaked renders shared by Android Headlines may give us an idea of what to expect. Based on the images, the Pixel 11 could come with slimmer bezels than its predecessor, along with a completely black rear camera bar. The Pixel 10, which launched […]