Your Android 17 Quick Settings could get two big upgrades

Android 17 Quick Settings may get a cleaner dual shade and an optional return to separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, based on a Telegram leak that targets daily usability annoyances.
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Apple will finally bring encrypted RCS messages for iPhone to Android chats

Apple may be preparing to add end-to-end encryption to RCS messages, with new clues spotted in the iOS 26.3 beta pointing to more secure cross-platform chats between iPhone and Android users.
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Google Messages is getting a big update in 2026 — here are the 3 new WhatsApp-style features to look out for

This is the year that Google Messages finally gets group chat mentions, and a more advanced long-press menu.

If you use Android, Windows 11’s Resume feature might get useful

Windows 11’s Resume feature may finally matter for Android users. Microsoft is outlining broader support for third party apps, which could make it easier to continue tasks on your PC with fewer dead ends.
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Google Photos might soon give you more control over how your photos and videos are backed up

It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.

OnePlus Pad Go 2 review: a solid Android tablet to sway iPad fans

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 goes up against the iPad, and some specs are comparable though it drops a few balls.
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Nothing Phone (3) drops to $639, saving you $160 on a standout Android flagship

If you’re bored of the usual “glass rectangle” phones and you want something that feels genuinely different without giving up flagship-level performance, this deal is worth a look. The Nothing Phone (3) (256GB, unlocked) is down to $639.00 (was $799.00…

Motorola’s latest smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking
Motorola’s latest smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking

At CES, Motorola announced its latest smartwatch, the Moto Watch. According to Motorola, the Android watch offers up to 13 days of battery life, alongside Polar-powered health tracking, open-source software, and dual-frequency GPS – a combination that helps set it apart from Apple’s and Google’s flagship wearables. Battery life is easily its most notable feature. […]

Missing your BlackBerry? The Clicks Communicator brings back the physical keyboard –and a 3.5mm headphone jack

A physical keyboard, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot… what year are we in again?

The Android phones I’m most looking forward to in 2026 are not from Samsung or Google

Samsung and Apple delivered some big surprises in 2025, but next year, it’s the more exotic labels that have me excited about smartphone innovations.
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