Android

Android 17's New Mobile Data Toggle Just Got a Lot Better

Android 17 is making the mobile data toggle much more convenient, thanks to a new “Don’t ask me again” checkbox. This finally eliminates the confirmation prompt that surfaces every time you toggle ...
CNET

You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile team, ...
CNET

Google's Android Update Pushes Smartphones Into the AI-First Era

Gemini will now have more control over your apps and tasks. It could be the start of a wider shift in how we use our phones. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet ...
CNBC

Google races to put Gemini at the center of Android before Apple’s AI reboot

Google is rolling out new Gemini-powered Android features, ahead of its developer conference next week. The AI can understand screen context and complete multi-step tasks like building shopping carts ...
talkandroid.com

These Android settings changed how I control my data usage—here’s how you can stop going over your limit

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Ever gotten that ...
ZDNet

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Android phone users can claim money from Google's $135M settlement

Could you get part of the $135 million class-action settlement that Google will start paying customers soon? The funds will help end Taylor v. Google LLC. The lawsuit spanned years. It alleged that ...
TechRepublic

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

Android users may be eligible for a payout from Google’s $135 million settlement over background data use. Here’s who qualifies and how to claim. A long-running dispute over background data use on ...
USA Today

Here's how to qualify for a payment from a Google data settlement

Android phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google's collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected ...
Android

Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Payout for Data Drain on Android: How to Get Your Share

Google has reached a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Android devices used cellular data without user permission since 2017. Eligible U.S. users (excluding ...
Android Authority

You can now claim a share of Google’s $135M data settlement

Google’s long-running Android data dispute is finally paying out, and the claims website is now live. Eligible users will get a payment election form (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or virtual Mastercard) ...
9to5google

Android 17 Beta 3 splits Wi-Fi and mobile data into separate Quick Settings tiles

For a very, very long time, Android has combined mobile data and Wi-Fi into one Quick Settings button. It looks like data and Wi-Fi are splitting up in the latest Android 17 Beta 3 update. There are a ...