Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
The Droid Guy

Android Wi‑Fi Connected but No Internet: Fix Captive Portals, DNS, and Router Conflicts

When your Android phone says it’s connected to Wi‑Fi but nothing loads, it’s usually not “mystical.” In most cases, your phone is connected to the router, but something prevents it from reaching the ...

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google’s Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the ...
InfoQ

Daggr Introduced as an Open-Source Python Library for Inspectable AI Workflows

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
PC World

Windows 11 will soon let you pick up Android apps where you left off

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is testing a Cross-Device Resume feature allowing Windows 11 users to seamlessly continue Android apps where they left off. Currently available to Windows Insiders in ...
BGR

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
PC World

Windows 11’s Phone Link now lets Android apps run ‘almost’ full-screen

Microsoft has now made the “Expanded screen” feature available to all users of the Phone Link app in Windows 11. The update, which is being rolled out via the Microsoft Store (version 1.25112.36.0), ...
Android

Android 16 Finally Arrived to OnePlus Open in the US & Canada

Android 16–based OxygenOS 16 is now rolling out to the OnePlus Open in the US and Canada, arriving as version 16.0.1.300 after first launching in India last month. The update brings Android 16 ...
Techno-Science.net

9 Best Open-Source Apps from GitHub You Can Actually Use Every Day

GitHub hosts powerful open source apps you can use daily, from Immich for photo backups and Upscayl for image upscaling to VERT for file conversion, BC Uninstaller for cleanup, Mole for Mac storage, ...
Digital Trends

Android phones can warn you if you open financial apps during a scam call

This is important because: Android’s in-call scam protection is designed to guard against fraud where criminals impersonate banks or financial services. Why should I care? Scammers often call ...
9to5google

Google Weather app for Android might be replaced by redesign in Search

Over the years, the Google Weather Android “app” has seen infrequent updates, and the company looks to now be getting rid of it entirely for a Google Search experience that has just been redesigned.