Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

Google is rolling out per-app backup controls for Android devices, allowing users to select exactly which applications sync ...

OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent

OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.

I enabled every Gemini extension to see which ones are actually worth keeping

I didn't plan to jump on the Gemini or ChatGPT bandwagon when they launched. I waited several months before I was forced to ...

Google Gemini AI Assistant Finally Arrives on Android Automotive to Take the Wheel

Google has officially started rolling out Gemini for Android Automotive, bringing smart conversational AI controls to Volvo ...

5 reasons I'm using Android Auto instead of my car's own infotainment system - and can't go back

Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.

How to bring the best Android 17 features to any Android phone today

No Android 17? No problem. You can still enjoy some of the software's most noteworthy additions — no matter who made your ...
CalMatters

Allow local governments to impose rent controls

Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — a policy known as rent control. But for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits ...

Android 17 fixes wireless ADB headaches with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0

Google is overhaulng wireless debugging in Android 17 with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0, fixing broken connections and pairing loops.
Android Authority

Google could soon give you much more control over your Android backups

Google appears to be working on letting users choose which data to back up from their Android phones. It could add toggles to enable or disable individual data categories within backups. Backing up ...