Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display

Android 17 may introduce a new feature called Min Mode that'll let Google Maps show turn-by-turn navigation on your phone's AOD. Here's how.

I ditched Android emulators for this open-source app, and I can't imagine ever going back

With Microsoft killing the only official way of running everyday Android apps on PC, I found an alternative that doesn't use ...
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Google Messages has hidden full-screen animations — here's how to trigger them

For example, sending phrases like Happy Birthday, Congratulations, or Happy Anniversary can trigger confetti, balloons, or even fireworks that fill your screen. Google Messages essentially detects the ...

Google Maps' Black-And-White Lock Screen Mode Could Be Terrific For Walking

A recent report hints at an all-new black-and-white mode for Google Maps that works on the Always-On Displays lock screen and ...
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Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Android 17 Will Put Full-Screen Apps on Your Always-On Display

For some years now, Always-On Display (AOD) has become a fundamental feature for millions of Android phones. It allows you to ...