Google looks to be adding an option in Android 17 that will allow users to remap the controls for games to whatever buttons they want on a connected controller. This is something that is technically ...

Back button hijacking, a practice that interferes with normal web browser back button functioning, is now against Google Search’s guidelines. Sites that engage in back button hijacking will be subject ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Spotify announced that it's rolling out a redesigned version of its app for Android and iOS tablets. This rework provides an "adaptable" experience for tablets that shifts with your device's ...

Google changed how you interact with Android, ditching the old navigation bar for a new, edge-to-edge gesture system. The industry buzz was that buttons were an old, somewhat clunky feature, meant for ...

Midrange phones are nice because they give you the best of both worlds. They stick closer to the wallet-friendly limits of budget devices while providing some of the cooler features that trickle down ...

The Bigme Hibreak Plus is a 6.13-inch color E-ink smartphone designed for reading and productivity, running on Android 14 with full Google Play access.

Dive into The Register's online archive of incisive tech news reporting, features, and analysis dating back to 1998 ...