Should you care?Android's new Tap to Share brings back the best idea from Android Beam
Google has revived the simple physical gesture behind Android Beam, but this time Quick Share provides the fast transfer system underneath it.
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Should you care?Google Pixel 11 Series Arrives with Tensor G6, HiLight, Better Cameras and Higher Starting Prices
Google's Pixel 11 family is official, bringing Tensor G6, brighter displays, new camera hardware, Proactive Assistance, Qi2.2 charging and the return of notification lights through HiLight.
MAMBO ExplainsGoogle Assistant starts disappearing on September 4. Gemini is no longer optional
Google begins removing Assistant from Android, Wear OS and paired devices on September 4, 2026, moving users permanently to Gemini.
Should you care?Pixel 11's leaked Proactive Assistance wants to understand your screen before you ask
An Android Authority teardown reveals Google's Proactive Assistance feature ahead of Pixel 11, using screen and app context to make Gemini more proactive.
Should you care?The August Pixel update fixes the kind of bugs no flagship should ship with
Google's August Pixel patch addresses unresponsive touch panels and GPU performance issues on Pixel 10 devices while delivering security fixes.
MAMBO ExplainsAndroid's August system update shows how Google changes your phone without an OS upgrade
Many Android changes now arrive through Play services rather than a full Android release, making updates faster but less visible.
Should you care?Google says Pixel 11 prices are going up. The exact damage arrives on August 12
Google says it can no longer absorb the memory crisis and is redesigning Android to use RAM more efficiently.
MAMBO TakePixel 11's glowing camera bar could revive the notification LED, if Google makes it useful
The Pixel 11 appears to bring coloured notification lighting to Google's camera bar. The idea could reduce screen checking, but only if it becomes more than decoration.
MAMBO ExplainsTECNO EllaClaw shows the next phone war is not megapixels. It is agents
Smartphone AI is moving from photo tricks to agents that act across apps. TECNO's EllaClaw shows why budget phones may become the real test ground.
Should you care?Samsung Messages is shutting down in the US. Google has won the Android texting war
Samsung is directing supported US Galaxy phones to Google Messages. The move simplifies Android texting, but it also gives Google more control over a basic phone function.
MAMBO ExplainsAndroid 17 makes a stolen PIN less powerful, but biometrics are not magic
Google is reducing the power of a stolen or observed PIN by requiring biometrics for sensitive recovery actions. It is a useful security layer, not a complete theft cure.
MAMBO TakeAndroid 17 app Bubbles show why Google still understands multitasking better than Apple
Android 17 lets Pixel users turn almost any app into a movable floating window. It is a small interface change with large implications for phones, tablets and foldables.
MAMBO ExplainsSamsung Galaxy A37 5G analysis: a dependable mid-ranger that plays it safe
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G gets the important things right, a bright screen, all-day battery, and years of updates, without trying anything bold.