September’s Android 17 QPR1 release has caused a problem for Pixel owners who are experiencing incorrect animations on the home and recent apps screens. The issue seems like it might be limited to the ...

A new attack called TapTrap exploits Android’s activity transition animations to trick users into granting sensitive permissions without their knowledge. Unlike traditional overlay attacks, TapTrap ...

Google is developing a NameDrop-style contact-sharing feature for Android. We can now show you the slick animation that will accompany the feature and appear when two Android phones are brought ...

Android 16 Beta 1 has a predictive back animation for three-button navigation. Pressing and holding the back button will show a preview of the previous app or screen. You can slide your finger off of ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

Google introduced Noto 3D emojis for Android, while WhatsApp brought animated emojis to select chats. The updates arrived in 2026 across supported devices and accounts. The Alphabet company first ...

Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini overlay across Android phones, introducing sparkling animations and Google's latest ...