I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Android 15 allows watch companion apps to control the media output of other apps. This could let users change the device their phone is outputting audio to right from their watch. Google could ...

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 has a new media app switcher UI in notifications and on the lock screen. It replaces the old carousel-style layout with a new card layout. Apart from swiping, users can also tap ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

Google is continuing to have fun with Android 13’s new media player as QPR2 Beta 1 adds a delightful lava lamp overlay effect to the controls. It started with the scrubber bar wiggling and oscillating ...

More than a year after it was announced at CES 2023, Google and Spotify are finally bringing Spotify Connect integration to Android’s media player notification. At MWC 2024, Google again announced the ...

Android’s ubiquitous but often overlooked media output switcher is getting its first major facelift since Android 11 in the latest beta release. The redesign brings both welcome improvements, like the ...

Currently, when users pair an Android phone with a Wear OS watch, the companion app allows them to manage various options on the watch and synchronize data like notifications, calls, and messages.

VidMate remains popular in 2026 by offering offline access, unlimited downloads, flexible media management, and convenient Android entertainment.