Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

To settle its lawsuit with Epic, Google will make alternative app stores easier to use in Android 17. Here's what that might look like.

Google is testing a new way to keep your contacts more private on Android 17

Google is testing a new Contacts Picker in Android 17 that stops apps from automatically pulling your entire address book.

So jealous: Samsung phones in one major market will get a ton of system utilities

Samsung's Smart Manager app will receive a variety of handy system management options. But there's bad news for availability.
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Pixel Journal now available for the Pixel 8 and 9 series

As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing the Journal app introduced this generation to the Pixel 8 and 9 series.