MUO on MSN

5 open-source Android apps that put Google's defaults to shame

Google's default Android apps aren't bad, but they're not great either. The file manager is still very basic and lacks FTP ...
GB News on MSN

Google to launch 'incredible' new rival to Windows 11 later this year

Google will launch a new desktop operating system in the next 12 months to compete with Windows and macOS. And those who have ...
Gizmochina

Pixel phones see up to 20% performance gains after the new Android 16 update

Google’s Pixel phones are known for offering a stock Android experience and using Google’s own Tensor G-series processors. However, their performance has historically been somewhat underwhelming. That ...
Bleeping Computer

New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom

A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...
Android Authority

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...
ExtremeTech

Android 16 QPR2 Boosts Pixel 10 Pro XL Performance

Google's Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 10 Pro lineup brings real but understated performance gains, all based on fresh benchmark testing from launch through the December 2025 update. According ...
techtimes

Pixel 10 Finally Feels Fast: Android 16 QPR2 Boosts Performance Despite GPU Woes

Despite the feature upgrades, the Tensor G5 chip inside the Google Pixel 10 has been facing a lot of criticism due to its underwhelming performance. The new PowerVR GPU, which is designed by ...
Digital Trends

Android 16 QPR2 reportedly improves your Pixel phone’s performance alongside new features

Why is this important? Android 16 QPR2 adds a host of new features to Pixel phones, including auto-themed icons, dark-theme enhancements, lock-screen widgets, 90:10 split-screen, on-device AI ...
Android Police

This Android 16 tablet feature is making me consider replacing my iPad

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...
The Maui News

Community invited to native planting workshop Dec. 7

A free community workshop focused on planting native species will be Dec. 7 in Makena as part of Kīpaipai Maui’s three-part Pilina ʻĀina series. Presented with ʻĀina Archaeology and the Mākena Golf & ...
Android Police

This Android tablet cuts through all the noise thanks to its solid performance and affordable price

Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion ...