Before you disable Google Play Protect, here's what you need to know Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 22 July 2026 at 14:30 Some Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here's how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.
Samsung's new foldables come with Gemini Notebook pre-installed Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 22 July 2026 at 09:00 Google and Samsung have revealed the Gemini-powered AI tools coming to the new Galaxy foldables and smartwatches.
Google AI Mode now integrates with Canva, YouTube Music and Instacart Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) 16 July 2026 at 12:28 You can now make playlists, design flyers and compile shopping lists using AI in Search.
Google's NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) 16 July 2026 at 12:00 Google already baked NotebookLM into Gemini, now it's changing the name to reflect the tighter integration
Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi? Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vฤtu) 16 July 2026 at 09:30 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi work in tandem to power the wireless Android Auto experience.
EU demands Google give AI rivals more access to Android Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) 16 July 2026 at 08:58 Google has been ordered by the EU to open up key Android handset features to rival AI voice assistants.
What the leaf icon on Google Maps really means (and why it confuses so many users) Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) 15 July 2026 at 09:30 Eco-friendly routes on Google Maps are worth checking out, but there are a few things to know before you do.
Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 15 July 2026 at 06:59 Third-party app stores are coming to Android on July 22.
Leaked Google Pixel Watch 5 images show four different color options Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) 14 July 2026 at 11:46 Google is expected to officially reveal the Pixel Watch 5 on August 12.
Google bought all of a major solar farm's output to offset its dirty data center emissions Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) 14 July 2026 at 05:39 Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.
Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) 13 July 2026 at 18:42 Bring on the magenta and peach.
AI-generated ads on Google will hopefully get disclosures soon Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) 9 July 2026 at 16:06 If Google's AI tools are used, it will automatically be noted in My Ad Center.