Author: Marcus Bennett
Marcus Bennett is GeekBlog's Android expert, covering everything from Google's Pixel line and Samsung Galaxy flagships to OnePlus, Nothing, Xiaomi and the broader Android ecosystem. He follows each Android OS release, One UI and Pixel Feature Drop, custom ROMs and the foldable wave, translating spec sheets and beta builds into hands-on guidance for readers choosing their next Android phone, tablet or wearable.
DuckDuckGo installs jumped 76% after Google’s AI search revamp at I/O 2026. Users reject being force-fed AI with no way to opt out.
Google’s June 2026 Pixel Drop delivers Android 17 to all Pixel 6 and newer devices. Here’s a full breakdown of every new feature, from floating app bubbles to AI-powered music creation.
Google I/O 2026 wasn’t just a model launch. With Gemini Spark running 24/7 across your apps without you ever opening them, Google may have just signaled the beginning of the end for standalone software as we know it.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is closer than ever. Here’s the full breakdown of what we know about specs, display technology, the hinge problems, price, and when it might actually launch.
AI’s explosive growth is straining power grids and construction timelines. Find out how modular data centers are offering a faster, greener, and smarter solution to one of tech’s most urgent problems.
The Vivo X300 Ultra made history at MWC 2026 as the first smartphone with two 200MP cameras. Here is what that actually means in real life, and how it stacks up against the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Brave blocks ads with Shields, so do you need uBlock Origin too? See our Shields vs uBO comparison, when it helps, and how to install uBO in 2026.
Twitch ads slipping past uBlock Origin? The 2026 method that still works, why filters fail, the TwitchAdSolutions archive, and the best alternatives.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 introduces Screen Reactions, a built-in tool that lets you record your face and your screen at the same time. Here is why content creators on Pixel devices will want this immediately.
Android 17 is getting a new Contact Picker that changes how apps access your contacts list. Earlier reports hinted at this shift toward tighter privacy, and now Google is rolling it out. 📣 New feature in Android 17!Android 17 is introducing a new Contact Picker feature that provides a standardized, secure, and searchable interface for contact selection.Historically, apps needing access to your contacts relied on the broad “READ_CONTACTS” permission, which… pic.twitter.com/eLZ1zVRArS— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 25, 2026 Instead of giving apps full access to your address book, you will be able to choose exactly which contacts they can see. Previously,…