proprietary background service and API package for Android devices from Google
Android is getting my favorite iOS tracking feature - what to expect - ZDNET: 'Notify when left behind' is making its way to Android - but to limited ...
zdnet.com/tech/android-find-hub-left-behind-upgrade/
Google is turning Quick Share into the Android backup tool Windows users need: Backups without the hassle
androidpolice.com/quick-share-windows-photos-videos-backup/
Android 17: Official features, leaked features, codename, and everything else we know
androidauthority.com/android-17-3561251/
Google: New system updates for Play Services and the Play Store—here’s what’s included
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-neue-system-updates-fuer-play-services-und-den-play-store-das-steckt-drin/
New Play system update brings Android XR glasses support to smartphones: Google is distributing new features for Android devices via Play Services ...
heise.de/news/Google-Play-Dienste-Update-bringt-Support-fuer-Android-XR-Brillen-11501754.html
OpinionOpinion: Don’t start backing down now, d-you!: Despite much criticism from security and data protection circles: d-you is actually starting with pretty good ...
heise.de/meinung/Kommentar-Bei-der-d-you-jetzt-nicht-anfangen-aufzuhoeren-11490834.html
Google Play Services: Update Brings Improvements to Find Hub and Call Protection: Google has updated the release notes for Google Play Services (version 26 ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-play-dienste-update-bringt-verbesserungen-fuer-find-hub-und-anruf-schutz/
Better Late Than Never: Samsung Phones Now Work with Googlebook Laptops: The option to connect with Samsung devices wasn’t ready for the first week of ...
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/167872/better-late-than-never-samsung-phones-now-work-with-googlebook-laptops
Android Fast Pair could soon support even more accessories, and that’s good news for your health
androidauthority.com/android-fast-pair-health-devices-bp-monitor-3723073/
Google Wallet is getting a whole lot better with the latest Google Play Services update
androidpolice.com/google-wallet-is-getting-better-with-latest-play-services-update/
Google is killing Find Hub on Googlebooks, but why?: The latest Google Play Services update disables Find Hub installation and removes its capabilities on ...
androidauthority.com/googlebook-find-hub-removal-3722364/
Googlebooks finally work with Samsung phones thanks to fresh updates: Google is finally rolling out Samsung phone support for Googlebook's Better Together ...
androidauthority.com/googlebook-samsung-phone-support-updates-3721690/
CyberNews Oct 07
DeGooglers swarm to new maps app that dodges Flock cameras: Vela Maps offers offline navigation, camera-aware routing, and a Google-blocking mode for ...
cybernews.com/privacy/new-maps-app-helps-degooglers-dodge-flock-cameras/
Google System Updates: Neuerungen für Play-Dienste und Play Store: Google hat frische System-Updates für den Oktober 2026 in der Verteilung ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-system-updates-neuerungen-fuer-play-dienste-und-play-store/
Your Pixel phone might soon know exactly when to activate its anti-motion-sickness feature
androidauthority.com/google-pixel-motion-assist-transit-mode-apk-teardown-3717889/
If your Pixel phone is struggling with tap-to-pay, you’re not alone: A growing number of Pixel phone owners report that contactless payments and passes are only ...
androidauthority.com/pixel-contactless-payments-issues-3716403/
Google system services: New update 26.37 is being rolled out: Google is distributing fresh versions of its system components for Android. Specifically ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-systemdienste-neues-update-26-37-wird-verteilt/
Android 17: New hub for cross-device features rolls out: Google continues to refine the integration of its devices and is currently rolling out a new feature ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-17-neuer-hub-fuer-geraeteuebergreifende-funktionen-rollt-aus/
Android’s new cross-device hub is starting to roll out — just in time for Googlebooks
androidauthority.com/android-cross-device-continue-activity-rollout-3711442/
After Gemini, another Google app may be coming to macOS: We have uncovered evidence within the latest Google Play Services update that suggests a Google app for ...
androidauthority.com/google-apple-mac-app-apk-teardown-3710852/
A Galaxy S25 FE user blamed One UI for battery drain, turns out it was something entirely different
androidauthority.com/galaxy-s25-fe-battery-drain-blame-3710775/
Google Play Services and Play Store: Update Brings New Features: Google is rolling out fresh updates for the Android ecosystem again at the beginning of the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-play-dienste-und-play-store-update-bringt-neuerungen-mit/
Google Wallet will now let you add physical transit cards and balances with NFC: Google has released a new version of Google Play Services that will let users ...
androidauthority.com/google-wallet-physical-transit-cards-nfc-support-3708656/
Google System Updates: New versions for Play Services and Play Store on the way: Google has updated the changelog for the current system updates and is ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-system-updates-neue-versionen-fuer-play-dienste-und-play-store-im-anmarsch/
Google Play Services and Play Store: New system update brings Tap to Share and Wear OS location sharing
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-play-dienste-und-play-store-neues-system-update-bringt-tap-to-share-und-wear-os-standortfreigabe/
Pixel 11 series factory images are now available to download: Factory images for the entire Pixel 11 series are now available. There are three builds for the ...
androidauthority.com/pixel-11-factory-images-3701343/
Google’s latest update gives us another glimpse at its Android PC strategy: Google Play Services v26.32 adds Googlebook setup features, Tap to Share ...
androidauthority.com/google-play-services-googlebooks-android-3699602/
4 Android app stores I always use instead of the Google Play Store: See beyond the Play Store.
xda-developers.com/4-android-app-stores-use-instead-google-play-store/
Got a New Android Phone? Gemini Might Soon Help You Whiz Through Setup: A Gemini-powered tool spotted in a Google Play Services beta appears to help you answer ...
uk.pcmag.com/ai/166468/got-a-new-android-phone-gemini-might-soon-help-you-whiz-through-setup
Galaxy Watches could get improved GPS performance, thanks to Google: Google Play Services v26.31 brings server-side raw location processing to Wear OS ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-watches-gps-performance-improved-google-play-services-update/
Your Wear OS smartwatch could soon show your workout route more accurately: Google has released the latest version of Play Services which improves workout routes ...
androidauthority.com/wear-os-workout-routes-google-play-services-update-3696760/
Google Play Store update brings live sports hub and built-in movie search: The August Google Play update adds a live sports hub, built-in movie search ...
androidauthority.com/google-play-store-update-sports-hub-movie-search-3694279/
Android 17: Official features, leaked features, codename, and everything else we know
androidauthority.com/android-17-3561251/
Google ends Play Services Support, likely to stop these Android phones from downloading apps & games
wionews.com/trending/google-ends-play-services-support-likely-to-stop-these-android-phones-from-downloading-apps-games-1784959295319
Google Play Services update turns on Pixel Watch Express Pay and refreshes Play Shorts
androidauthority.com/google-play-services-update-july-27-2026-3691885/
Google Play Store update ensures you don’t forget about widgets from that shiny new app
androidauthority.com/google-play-store-widgets-system-services-update-3689541/
4 Android app stores I always use instead of the Google Play Store: See beyond the Play Store.
xda-developers.com/4-android-app-stores-use-instead-google-play-store/
Google could put your IMEI number on the lock screen, but there’s no need to worry
androidauthority.com/imei-number-lock-screen-toggle-apk-teardown-3687103/
Your Android work profile is finally coming to Wear OS smartwatches: Google Play Services v26.26 rolls out with Android work profile transfers to Wear OS and a ...
androidauthority.com/google-play-services-v26-26-update-3684710/
Android 17: Official features, leaked features, codename, and everything else we know
androidauthority.com/android-17-3561251/
Android: Google now lets you exclude individual apps from backups - | what's the benefit
t3n.de/news/android-google-laesst-dich-jetzt-einzelne-apps-vom-backup-ausschliessen-wozu-das-gut-ist-1750823/
Android’s strongest security mode may soon lock down something power users love: Google seems to be working on a new Advanced Protection feature to block access ...
androidauthority.com/android-advanced-protection-mode-developer-options-3679725/
The Android Auto disconnection problem plaguing Samsung and Pixel users just got a fix
xda-developers.com/if-your-android-auto-keeps-disconnecting-googles-latest-update-might-help/
CyberNews Jun 16
If a blue dot shows up on your Android phone, Google is warning you that it knows your location
cybernews.com/security/google-android-blue-dot-explained/
Google Play Services is draining battery life from Galaxy Watches like a vampire: Galaxy Watch owners have recently noticed that Google Play Services seems to be ...
androidauthority.com/galaxy-watch-play-services-battery-drain-3676373/
YouTube Music playlists are getting new sorting options, and it’s about time: YouTube Music is finally rolling out new playlist sorting options to give users ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/youtube-music-playlists-are-getting-new-sorting-options-and-its-about-time/
A developer built Quick Share from scratch for phones Google forgot, and it actually works
digitaltrends.com/phones/a-developer-built-quick-share-from-scratch-for-phones-google-forgot-and-it-actually-works/
Pixel’s Take a Message feature just expanded to a major new market: Google appears to be rolling out its Take a Message feature to more regions ...
androidauthority.com/google-pixel-take-a-message-expansion-india-3667502/
New reCAPTCHA makes Google-free Android use more difficult: Google's new reCAPTCHA system requires Play Services on Android systems. This could pose a ...
heise.de/news/Googles-neues-reCAPTCHA-Moegliche-Huerde-fuer-Google-freie-Android-Varianten-11288423.html
Google’s next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones: Google has introduced a Play Services requirement for passing its next-generation ...
androidauthority.com/google-recaptcha-play-services-requirement-3664806/
Your Android phone could soon get a better way to sniff out spoofed calls: Google’s verified caller feature might finally fix Android’s unknown call problem.
androidcentral.com/apps-software/your-android-phone-could-soon-get-a-better-way-to-sniff-out-spoofed-calls
Your Galaxy phone could lose a key Samsung Wallet feature if you don’t update Play Services
androidauthority.com/samsung-wallet-digital-key-update-3657639/
'A total disappointment': Some Galaxy Watch owners are seeing major battery drains after the latest software update
techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/a-total-disappointment-some-galaxy-watch-owners-are-seeing-major-battery-drains-after-the-latest-software-update
Android's Tap to Share is starting to take shape: And it wants you to overlap phones instead of tapping them
androidpolice.com/first-look-at-androids-tap-to-share/
Galaxy Watch users report abnormal battery drain after recent updates: Galaxy Watch users are dealing with sudden battery drain, likely tied to Google Play ...
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-battery-draining-fast-3656870/
Tap to Share is coming to Android: Here is our best look yet at the new interface
androidauthority.com/android-tap-to-share-ui-apk-teardown-3656467/
Your Android phone just got better at saving your life — here’s how: Wireless Emergency Alerts got an upgrade
techradar.com/phones/android/your-android-phone-just-got-better-at-saving-your-life-heres-how
Exclusive: Android could soon get its own AirDrop-style ‘tap to share’ feature: Android may soon support sharing not just contacts, but also files ...
androidauthority.com/android-tap-to-share-quick-share-3652981/
Galaxy S26 series finally bridges the AirDrop gap, but you’ll need this update first
androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-quick-share-airdrop-requirements-3650967/
Motorola and GrapheneOS collaborate on secure Android smartphones: No longer exclusive to Pixel: Smartphone manufacturer Motorola and the GrapheneOS developers ...
heise.de/news/Motorola-und-GrapheneOS-arbeiten-fuer-sichere-Android-Smartphones-zusammen-11194164.html
Google’s latest system update for Android is small, but surprisingly useful: Google's latest March 2026 system services update adds Wi-Fi Sync ...
androidauthority.com/google-system-services-update-march-2026-3649599/
Android Auto has quietly fixed a major Do Not Disturb issue that was frustrating passengers
techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/android-auto-has-quietly-fixed-a-major-do-not-disturb-issue-that-was-frustrating-passengers
I found a better way to discover Android apps that skips the sponsored junk: Google doesn't want you to find new apps easily
androidpolice.com/i-found-a-better-way-to-discover-android-apps/
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi suddenly dead? Pixel update may be crippling some phones: Some Pixel users are running into major problems following reports of installing ...
androidauthority.com/pixel-update-broken-3635213/
This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout: First look at Intrusion Logging
androidpolice.com/android-16s-intrusion-logging-looks-ready-to-be-rolled-out/
Google is working on syncing Do Not Disturb across all your Android devices: The latest version of Google Play Services includes code strings hinting at a new ...
androidauthority.com/android-dnd-sync-cross-device-services-3632652/
Google’s Emergency Location Service (ELS) goes live in India: Step-by-step guide for Android users
financialexpress.com/life/technology-googles-emergency-location-service-els-goes-live-in-india-step-by-step-guide-for-android-users-4086508/
Android's Emergency Live Video shares crucial visual info with first responders
androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/androids-emergency-live-video-shares-crucial-visual-info-with-first-responders
Google might soon limit this popular Pixel Watch feature when you choose extra security
androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-unlock-android-advanced-protection-mode-apk-teardown-3623051/
Here’s your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature
androidauthority.com/android-name-drop-contact-sharing-animation-3623020/
Google Play services and Play Store: New features in the November update: Google has rolled out the November updates for Play services and the Play Store ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-play-dienste-und-play-store-neue-funktionen-im-november-update/
Android is getting an effortless new way to swap contacts: NameDrop, but on Android
androidpolice.com/androids-namedrop-equivalent-could-soon-be-here/
Google Wallet may lift syncing restrictions for certain types of passes: Code in the latest version of Google Play services indicates Google Wallet may let users ...
androidauthority.com/google-wallet-generic-private-passes-sync-3614723/
The Pixel Camera app now requires Play Services for the silliest of reasons (APK teardown)
androidauthority.com/pixel-camera-play-services-requirement-reason-3609555/
Pixel 10 owners have been experiencing 'very frustrating' random app crashes – but Google seems to have fixed the problem
techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/pixel-10-owners-have-been-experiencing-very-frustrating-random-app-crashes-but-google-seems-to-have-fixed-the-problem
Now you can spot the apps tapping into Android’s strongest security feature: You'll now be able to see the apps aware of and able to tap into Android ...
androidauthority.com/advanced-protection-app-list-3607031/
Google’s earthquake alerts may soon be shareable: Even beyond Android phones
androidpolice.com/androids-earthquake-alerts-might-soon-go-cross-platform/
Google listens: Backup details make a return to Android settings: Google has rolled out an update for the Backup page in Android's settings ...
androidauthority.com/android-backup-details-returns-3605341/
You Pixel phones can now easily connect to two earbuds for simultaneous audio: Android's Audio Share feature now lets you connect to multiple audio devices ...
androidauthority.com/pixel-audio-share-fast-pair-android-3602373/