iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

Following last week’s quiet release of Find Hub for Wear OS, Google is rolling out support for map layers on Android. This quality-of-life improvement adds a tiny FAB (floating action button) just ...

This guide will help you build a fully functional Android app using Java only, without Android Studio. It covers setting up the environment, creating a minimal project, building debug APKs, and ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Microsoft is working on a useful upgrade for Phone Link that fixes one of the most annoying parts of streaming Android apps on Windows 11. A new expanded view option lets you stretch Android apps ...

On Tuesday, Google released Gemini 3, its latest and most advanced foundation model, which is now immediately available through the Gemini app and AI search interface. Coming just seven months after ...

Learning Python on your Android device is totally doable these days. Gone are the days when you needed a full computer setup. Whether you’re just starting out or want to code on the go, there are some ...

TL;DR: Short battery life and excessive power use remain two of the biggest complaints about modern smartphones. Google is attempting to address both in Android by shifting responsibility to app ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

Google has also added a revamped App Gallery that acts as a visual library of what is possible with the Gemini chatbot. Users can check project ideas, preview them, learn from starter code, and remix ...