Lifewire on MSN

All the places hidden apps show up on Android

How to spot hidden apps before they become a privacy problem ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1 lets you close all your apps super quick, but should you?

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 includes a quality-of-life improvement that allows immediate swiping away of recent apps to close them. The update removes the delay caused by waiting for the app-closing ...

I didn't expect Microsoft to nail an Android launcher. Here's why it stuck

Microsoft making my favorite launcher was not on my bingo card ...

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features ...

6 overlooked Gmail settings to finally tame your Android inbox

The small, underrated switches I use to instantly cut the noise and organize my inbox ...
9to5google

Google Clock 8.5 rolls out ‘swipe to dismiss’ for alarms on Android [U]

Version 8.5 of Google Clock for Android was released last week and it’s rolling out the ability to dismiss alarms by swiping. Update 1/22: This alarm swipe option is now widely rolling out for all ...
9to5google

Gemini app gets UI tweaks, swipe left to launch Live gesture

In addition to the 2.5 Pro model update today, Google is also rolling out some UI tweaks to the Gemini app on Android, including a swipe left gesture for Live. Update: The ‘plus’ menu reverting back ...