Google’s June 2026 Pixel Drop arrives with floating app bubbles, screen reactions and many new AI tools

Google has started rolling out Android 17 and its June Pixel Drop update, which adds Bubbles, Screen Reactions, AI music creation, smarter calling features, and new Pixel Watch safety tools.

Android 17 is about to make gaming on foldables way better

Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and performance tweaks aimed at reducing stutters.

Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones

Android 17 lands on Pixel devices today with Bubbles, creator tools, and security upgrades, while Gemini Intelligence arrives later this summer.

Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though. Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google […]

‘A speed bump for your mind’: Commodore’s retro-inspired flip phone could be the perfect way to break your smartphone addiction

The Commodore Callback is a retro-flavored phone that sits between smartphones and dumbphones.

Commodore’s flip phone runs Android apps, but it’s the retro looks that’ll convince you to get one

Commodore’s Callback 8020 revives the flip phone with Android app support, Sailfish OS, blocked distractions, and retro hardware aimed at people who want useful tools without the usual scroll traps.

Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps

After some teasing and a couple of red herrings Commodore today unveiled a retro-styled flip phone dubbed the Callback 8020.