10 Android Trends That Will Define Smartphones in 2026

Android phones are evolving fast in 2026, with AI-native features, massive batteries, robot-inspired cameras, and creaseless foldables changing mobile tech.
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Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark

Google’s new Android Bench ranks the top AI models for Android coding, with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leading Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2-Codex.

The Android features I usually ignore are actually the best things on my phone

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

I found an Android app that lives in my background and keeps my life from spiraling

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing ...
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You Can Set Your Playlist as Alarm on Android – Here’s How

Ditch the generic alarm tune for a fresh playlist of tracks. It’s time your morning routine actually sounded like something ...
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DoNotNotify Lets You Block Android Notifications Without Disabling Everything

Learn how to use DoNotNotify to block Android notifications selectively. Filter spam alerts, and stay focused without ...
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Google releases Android 17 Beta to app developers: Adaptive apps, performance boosts, and more in store

Android 17 Beta 1 rolls out to Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series onward, including Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 8 series, 9 series, Pixel 10 series, and even the Pixel Tablet. Google has ...
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Build apps with AI: No code app development tutorial

Learn how to create apps without coding using AI. The presenter codes an entire app in minutes with an AI platform, saving time and money! Police return to home of Nancy Guthrie, federal agents arrive ...