YouTube is testing an iOS-like bottom bar on Android to keep you hooked

A translucent bar and simplified icon set

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-for-android-new-bottom-bar/

CMF Buds Pro 2 review: Impressive performance for less

Listen to your favorite tunes and more without sacrificing quality

https://www.androidpolice.com/cmf-buds-pro-2/

The Google Pixel 9's 5G modem is finally getting with the times

Kiss unreliable connections goodbye?

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-9s-upgraded-modem/

T-Mobile agrees to $60 million settlement for alleged national security concerns

It hasnt been T-Mobiles decade

https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-cifus-settlement/

Early Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra mockup hints at a surprising design change

Get ready for rounded corners

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-mockup-leak/

Google Home's new thermostat UI is rolling out widely, and it even supports Ecobee

Google is showing older Nest Thermostats love too

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-home-new-thermostat-ui-rolling-out-widely-ecobee-support/

WhatsApp is testing customizable bubble colors for the umpteenth time

Unchaining the color palette

https://www.androidpolice.com/whatsapp-developing-customizable-bubble-colors-themes/

Don't worry: Pixel Screenshots will analyze your existing screenshot collection, too

Just import your old files during initial setup

https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-screenshots-existing-images/

Google's new Pixel Screenshots app is on the Play Store and available for sideloading

The APK installs on non-Google phones just fine

https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-screenshots-app-play-store-apk-sideload/

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Z Fold 4: Do refined design and improved performance justify the cost?

Not much has changed in two years

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-vs-z-fold-4/

Google's Pixel 9 Satellite SOS feature is powered by Garmin and Skylo

No iOS 18-like satellite texting just yet

https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-skylo-pixel-9-series-satellite-sos/

Best offline Android games to play right now (Updated August 2024)

The Google Play Store offers a large selection of apps that you can play without internet. Here are our editors' top offline game recommendations

https://www.androidpolice.com/best-offline-android-games/

Gemini Live has started landing on phones only days after reveal

A Google One AI Premium plan is required

https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-live-rolling-out/

Google's AI Overviews go global in latest update

New features and new regions included

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-ai-overview-global-update/

mAh vs. Wh in batteries: What's the difference?

Let us explain the difference between mAh and Wh for battery capacity and what makes one better than the other.

https://www.androidpolice.com/mah-vs-wh-batteries-difference-guide/

How to set up your Xfinity Wi-Fi router or gateway

Connect to the internet in minutes with our Xfinity modem setup guide

https://www.androidpolice.com/set-up-xfinity-router/

Google Assistant enters its legacy era, making way for Gemini on Android

Is Gemini the future of AI assistants? Google thinks so

https://www.androidpolice.com/legacy-google-assistant-to-gemini-android/

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's rumored DLSS could cause more problems than it solves

Android games don't need the extra power

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-need-snapdragon-8-gen-4s-dlss-frame-generation/

Best Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro cases in 2024

The best guardians of your Galaxy Buds

https://www.androidpolice.com/best-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-cases/

I put the $800 ROG Ally X against a $250 Android handheld, here's what I learned

You don't need to spend much to have fun

https://www.androidpolice.com/rog-ally-x-against-budget-android-handheld-what-i-learned/