# android 17 (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover android 17. Page: Feed: --- ## [Android Photo Picker is getting an upgrade that gives users more control over their data](https://www.androidpolice.com/android-photo-picker-with-a-toggle-for-location-data/) _2026-08-21 · Timi Cantisano · Android Police_ We look forward to it ## [This Android launcher turns your home screen into a physics playground](https://www.makeuseof.com/this-android-launcher-turns-your-home-screen-into-a-physics-playground/) _2026-08-21 · Sagar Naresh · MakeUseOf_ Something new for an Android launcher. ## [5 smart home gadgets where running an Ethernet cable is a complete waste of a Saturday](https://www.makeuseof.com/5-smart-home-gadgets-running-ethernet-waste/) _2026-08-21 · Brady Snyder · MakeUseOf_ No, not everything in your smart home needs Ethernet. ## [How Android 17's aggressive app memory limits could be a game changer for all devices](https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-per-app-memory-limits/) _2026-08-21 · Timi Cantisano · Android Police_ It was time for a change ## [I deployed OpenClaw on a laptop and learned exactly where it hits its limits](https://www.makeuseof.com/deployed-openclaw-on-laptop-learned-exactly-where-it-hits-its-limits/) _2026-08-21 · Dipan Saha · MakeUseOf_ Capable, but nowhere as powerful. ## [I flipped one hidden Google Maps setting while hiking; my phone lasted much longer](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-maps-setting-battery-life/) _2026-08-21 · Dhruv Bhutani · Android Police_ Google Maps was draining my phone's battery on every hike until I found this one setting ## [This 40W USB-C charger is crushing Anker's price by half](https://www.androidpolice.com/this-ultra-compact-40w-usb-c-charger-is-a-steal-at-just-11/) _2026-08-21 · Timi Cantisano · Android Police_ Perfect for travel ## [I found two toggles buried in Android settings that were draining my phone overnight](https://www.makeuseof.com/i-turned-off-one-hidden-scanning-process-and-gained-an-hour-of-battery/) _2026-08-21 · Robin John · MakeUseOf_ Off does not mean off. ## [I downloaded one small utility onto my Samsung phone; I'll never delete it](https://www.androidpolice.com/i-downloaded-one-small-utility-onto-my-samsung-phone-ill-never-delete-it/) _2026-08-21 · Parth Shah · Android Police_ I got a new file manager and my files are so much happier ## [After years of complaints, Windows is solving one of its most frustrating everyday quirks](https://www.makeuseof.com/theres-a-small-hidden-setting-coming-to-windows-that-changes-how-you-open-your-apps-forever/) _2026-08-21 · Sara Heritage · MakeUseOf_ This will save me minutes every time I turn my PC on. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iQAb23LCte2l) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [I left Spotify and YouTube Music behind for this refreshingly simple Android music player](https://www.makeuseof.com/left-spotify-youtube-music-behind-simple-android-music-player/) _2026-08-21 · Oluwademilade Afolabi · MakeUseOf_ Apparently, my carefully collected MP3s were sitting there waiting for streaming fatigue to catch up with me. ## [I loved Google Pixel phones for years, but one recurring flaw finally broke my trust](https://www.androidpolice.com/i-loved-google-phones-for-years-but-recurring-flaw-broke-my-trust/) _2026-08-21 · Jon Gilbert · Android Police_ A privacy update revealed just how weak Pixel phones can be ## [I replaced a $120 annual VPN subscription with Tailscale's free tier, saving money on home lab access](https://www.androidpolice.com/i-replaced-vpn-subscription-with-tailscale/) _2026-08-21 · Sanuj Bhatia · Android Police_ Tailscale saved me $120 a year ## [Why $20 is the sweet spot to test-drive open-ear audio before spending big](https://www.androidpolice.com/time-to-try-something-different-with-this-open-ear-earbuds-for-20/) _2026-08-21 · Timi Cantisano · Android Police_ Time to try something different ## [I stopped trusting CPU model names after seeing how much power limits actually matter](https://www.makeuseof.com/stopped-comparing-laptop-cpus-learning-power-limits-change-performance/) _2026-08-21 · Shaheer Khan · MakeUseOf_ Two laptops with the same CPU can perform completely differently — here's why. ## [Google Wallet tap to pay is finally coming to Walmart](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-wallet-tap-to-pay-is-finally-coming-to-walmart/) _2026-08-21 · Chandra Steele · Android Police_ Starting in some stores soon, expanding nationwide ## [Your Android phone is mangling lossless audio before it even reaches your headphones](https://www.makeuseof.com/your-android-phone-is-mangling-lossless-audio-before-it-even-reaches-your-headphones/) _2026-08-21 · Gavin Phillips · MakeUseOf_ Android is built for hi-res audio, but it doesn't deliver the goods when you think. ## [I printed the internet's 5 favorite 3D models and ranked them all](https://www.makeuseof.com/printed-internets-favorite-3d-models/) _2026-08-21 · Yadullah Abidi · MakeUseOf_ Skip the miniatures. Your printer's real job is fixing your house. ## [Google launched a QR code fix for smart homes, but I already ditched the whole setup](https://www.androidpolice.com/google-launched-qr-code-fix-for-smart-homes-but-ditched-setup/) _2026-08-21 · Nimrod Aldea · Android Police_ I bought one smart bulb and wired it to my own AI. No hub, no dongle, no Gemini, no subscription, just a local AI and a bulb that listens ## [I have an SSD, an HDD, and an SD card — I still reach for my $5 flash drive first](https://www.makeuseof.com/why-i-still-use-flash-drive-over-ssd/) _2026-08-21 · Tashreef Shareef · MakeUseOf_ The $5 drive that beats my SSD every time ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F8lDNthUrB96) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Moto Tag 2 on Sale for $20 on Amazon ($10 Off)](https://www.droid-life.com/2026/08/21/moto-tag-2-on-sale-for-20-on-amazon-10-off/) _2026-08-21 · Tim · Droid Life – Opinionated Android news._ Moto Tag 2 is currently on sale via Amazon, down to just $20 from its usual price of $30. Why Buy: Powered by UWB and Google’s Find Hub network, these little tags can be applied to any sort of thing that you don’t want to lose track of. Slap one on a bike, put one... Read the original post: Moto Tag 2 on Sale for $20 on Amazon ($10 Off) ## [Samsung Galaxy S26 FE gets an early unboxing, revealing key design details](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-unboxing-video-leak-3701540/) _2026-08-21 · Hillary Keverenge · Android Authority_ A new unboxing leak gives us an early look at the Galaxy S26 FE's design and the rumored 'Blueberry' color. ## [Razer’s 11-in-1 USB-C dock just crashed to $52 in by far its best deal yet](https://www.androidauthority.com/razer-11-1-usb-c-dock-deal-3701642/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Horne · Android Authority_ Amazon slashed the Razer USB-C Dock from $129.99 to $52, with 11 ports, 85W charging, and a travel-ready design. ## [Rare deal drops the Plaud Note Pro to just $159.99 for a limited time](https://www.androidauthority.com/plaud-note-pro-deal-3701634/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Horne · Android Authority_ Plaud Note Pro drops to $159.99, its best price this year, with AI transcription, summaries, and 64GB storage. ## [Valve slip-up reveals extensive Steam Frame details, including an unboxing video](https://www.androidauthority.com/steam-frame-vr-headset-unboxing-accessories-leak-3701527/) _2026-08-21 · Chethan Rao · Android Authority_ The Steam Frame gets the early unboxing treatment. ## [Mint Mobile Offers Up to $450 Off Pixel 11 Phone](https://www.droid-life.com/2026/08/21/mint-mobile-pixel-11-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Tim · Droid Life – Opinionated Android news._ Mint Mobile is looking to entice customers to make the swicth, offering big discounts on the new Pixel 11 lineup from Google, while sweetning the deal with savings on a bundled unlimited data plan. The deal: Specifically, new customers can get up to $450 off when buying a Pixel 11 device and bundling it with... Read the original post: Mint Mobile Offers Up to $450 Off Pixel 11 Phone ## [Need a flatter wallet tracker? The new Eufy SmartTrack Card E40 is already down to $24.99](https://www.androidauthority.com/eufy-smarttrack-card-e40-deal-3701600/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Horne · Android Authority_ The SmartTrack Card E40 drops to $24.99 in its best deal since launch, with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub support. ## [Walmart surrenders in tap-to-pay war, will start accepting Google Pay](https://www.androidauthority.com/walmart-google-pay-3701586/) _2026-08-21 · Stephen Schenck · Android Authority_ You’ll soon be able to use Google Pay and tap-to-pay at every Walmart and Sam’s Club. ## [Is Dropbox down for you? Here’s what’s going on](https://www.androidauthority.com/dropbox-outage-aug-21-3701574/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan McNeal · Android Authority_ Dropbox is currently working on a fix. ## [Google Slides gets a new trick for turning presentations into videos](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-vids-google-slides-integration-3701477/) _2026-08-21 · Hillary Keverenge · Android Authority_ Google Vids is now integrated into Slides, bringing AI-powered video creation and editing tools to presentations. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g6qOWEF6y8gt) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Pixel Watch 5 factory images are here with one convenient change](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-5-factory-images-unified-3701482/) _2026-08-21 · Chethan Rao · Android Authority_ Google has consolidated both cellular and Wi-Fi versions into one build. ## [Insta360’s Luna Pro takes on DJI Osmo Pocket 4 with better video capabilities](https://www.androidauthority.com/insta360-luna-pro-launch-3701486/) _2026-08-21 · Tushar Mehta · Android Authority_ Including 8K recording with Dolby Vision support, 4K portrait video, and 10-bit Log. ## [Grok now gives AI images Photoshop-like layers — but there’s a catch](https://www.makeuseof.com/grok-2-image-generator-photoshop-features/) _2026-08-21 · Hamed Paydarfar · MakeUseOf_ Segments act like automatic selection masks, allowing you to make changes to specific elements in an image. ## [Google Maps is better on a PC for these 5 everyday tasks](https://www.makeuseof.com/use-google-maps-on-pc-for-these-tasks/) _2026-08-21 · Pankil Shah · MakeUseOf_ Google Maps on a PC is underrated. ## [I replaced my router with a VM and my home network got a ridiculous upgrade](https://www.makeuseof.com/replaced-home-router-with-a-proxmox-vm-and-its-ridiculous-upgrade-to-home-network/) _2026-08-21 · Amir Bohlooli · MakeUseOf_ My home router now has 4GB of RAM and unlimited upgrades. ## [Gemini is becoming the default AI everywhere you look, whether you like it or not](https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-everywhere-strategy/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Khalesi · Android Police_ Gemini slips into cars and TVs through built‑in updates and partnerships, turning familiar devices into always‑on companions ## [Mercedes A-Klasse: Der Kompakt-Klassiker wird zum Mini-SUV](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/mercedes-a-klasse-elektro-crossover-suv-1814073/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Mercedes beerdigt die klassische Kompaktklasse, wie wir sie kennen. Mit dem neuen GLA Elektro, der auf satte 4,565 Meter anwächst, reißen die Stuttgarter... Der Beitrag Mercedes A-Klasse: Der Kompakt-Klassiker wird zum Mini-SUV erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir noch folgen kannst: WhatsApp ,… ## [Pixel 11 Pro: So macht das LED-Array endlich Sinn](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/pixel-11-pro-led-array-hilight-studio-1814068/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Google verbaut beim Pixel 11 Pro ein schickes 8-LED-Array auf der Rückseite, doch ab Werk bleibt das volle Potenzial dieser... Der Beitrag Pixel 11 Pro: So macht das LED-Array endlich Sinn erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir noch folgen kannst: WhatsApp , Mastodon , Google News ## [BMW 8er: Radikales Aus statt teurem Neue-Klasse-Umbau](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/bmw-8er-nachfolger-gestoppt-neue-klasse-1814064/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Der BMW 8er ist Geschichte. Nach dem Produktionsstopp der zweiten Generation steht fest: Einen direkten Nachfolger wird es nicht geben.... Der Beitrag BMW 8er: Radikales Aus statt teurem Neue-Klasse-Umbau erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir noch folgen kannst: WhatsApp , Mastodon , Google News ## [Samsung Galaxy A08 4G: Dicker Akku, null Innovationen](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/samsung-galaxy-a08-4g-leak-akku-1814060/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Während wir alle auf den Launch des Galaxy S26 FE nächste Woche warten, bereitet Samsung ganz unauffällig das nächste Einsteiger-Gerät... Der Beitrag Samsung Galaxy A08 4G: Dicker Akku, null Innovationen erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir noch folgen kannst: WhatsApp , Mastodon , Google News ## [Android Auto: Update 17.4 stoppt ständige Verbindungsabbrüche](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/android-auto-verbindungsabbruch-update-17-4-fix-1814058/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Es gibt kaum etwas Nervigeres im Auto-Alltag: Man fährt nach Navigation, hört Musik – und plötzlich friert der Bildschirm ein,... Der Beitrag Android Auto: Update 17.4 stoppt ständige Verbindungsabbrüche erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir noch folgen kannst: WhatsApp , Mastodon , Google News ## [EnBW, Fastned & VW: Warum Plug & Charge und AutoCharge beim Laden noch immer frustrieren](https://www.schmidtisblog.de/plug-and-charge-autocharge-ladekarten-1814056/) _2026-08-21 · Jörn Schmidt · Schmidtis Blog_ Nasskalter Regen prasselt unbarmherzig auf das Blechdach der Schnellladestation bei EnBW. Meine eisigen Finger umklammern eine feuchte RFID-Plastikkarte aus der... Der Beitrag EnBW, Fastned & VW: Warum Plug & Charge und AutoCharge beim Laden noch immer frustrieren erschien zuerst auf Schmidtis Blog . Dir gefällt Schmidtis Blog? Dann füge mich doch bei Google als bevorzugte Quelle hinzu! Wo Du mir… ## [A beloved Pixel gesture just stopped working for some users](https://www.androidpolice.com/flip-to-shhh-not-working-on-some-pixel-phones/) _2026-08-21 · Timi Cantisano · Android Police_ And there isn't a fix yet ## [5 things your Roku can do that have nothing to do with streaming shows](https://www.makeuseof.com/5-things-your-roku-can-do-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-streaming-shows/) _2026-08-20 · Rob LeFebvre · MakeUseOf_ Now that my Roku doubles as a photo frame and private listening system, watching shows is almost beside the point. ## [I enabled a hidden Windows GPU mode, and my games run smoother now](https://www.makeuseof.com/enabled-hidden-windows-gpu-mode-and-my-games-run-smoother-now/) _2026-08-20 · Shaheer Khan · MakeUseOf_ Your GPU is probably communicating the slow way — here's how to fix it in 5 minutes. ## [The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red screen fix saga is finally (almost) over](https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-red-screen-update-3701277/) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Schenck · Android Authority_ What's the point of a software fix if you need to travel to a service center to get it? ## [Google Photos users are overwhelmingly asking for better cleanup options](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-free-up-space-poll-results-3701310/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Horne · Android Authority_ A landslide result in our latest poll suggests the current cleanup tools aren't cutting it for most of you. ## [This Galaxy S26 FE leak just exposed the full color palette](https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-fe-colors-and-angles-3701295/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan McNeal · Android Authority_ The Galaxy S26 FE just got completely exposed by this leak. ## [Some Pixel phones have forgotten how to Flip to Shhh](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-flip-to-shhh-not-working-fix-3701291/) _2026-08-20 · Karandeep Singh Oberoi · Android Authority_ The easiest way to silence notifications on your Pixel might just be broken. ## [5 things I put NFC tags on so I never have to remember them again](https://www.makeuseof.com/5-things-nfc-tags-never-remember-again/) _2026-08-20 · Yadullah Abidi · MakeUseOf_ My smart home runs on stickers that cost less than a coffee.