Android will soon back up files found in Downloads to Google Drive, though the feature is disabled by default.

The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

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While Motorola has already released the Android 16 update to dozens of eligible devices, some high-end smartphones are still awaiting their turn. The Razr 2024 was also one of them, and it has now ...

If you have ever read about a new Android feature and wondered why your phone doesn’t have it, or why some people are talking about it months before Google officially announces anything, you are ...

The next major version of Android could include a feature that gives users much more granular control of app notification privacy. First spotted in an early developer build of Android 17 by Android ...

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Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...

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The Android XR ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation, bringing innovative technology to the forefront of productivity, entertainment, and everyday life. With the latest updates to the ...

In a post published yesterday on Google’s The Keyword blog, Google unveiled a series of new features for the universal Android XR platform for XR headsets and glasses. Right now, Android XR is mainly ...