My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.

The Galaxy S25 is the newest small phone. If you're in the market for a small phone, here's what to pick between Galaxy S25 vs Pixel 9.

Android 16 Beta 1 takes a leap forward in media creation and editing with the inclusion of the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. This new feature supports high-quality video recording and post-production,

Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,

Google is rolling out Android 15's Identity Check feature to Pixel devices to let you know when your phone is outside a trusted place.