A trio of important Google apps have recently received updates on Samsung phones and they require a manual update.

Google’s February 2026 Android system update (Play services 26.04) streamlines new device setup, improves storage purchasing, and adds privacy tools. Ever feel like setting up a brand-new phone is a ...

Android is under attack. Google’s emergency update is now deploying across Samsung’s vast user base and you should install as soon as you can. This isn’t the only Android security update you need. But ...

Google will update AdSense in a two-phased approach that will begin mid-month. The second phase will update in June. While the change is targeted at Europe, this shift impacts U.S. advertisers with ...

What if your smartphone could do more than respond to commands? What if it could anticipate your needs, simplify complex ...

Google rolls out a surprise second Pixel update to millions of users, sparking speculation about a critical fix and hinting at an upcoming pocket dial solution. Google has begun rolling out an ...

About core updates. Core updates typically roll out multiple times each year. They introduce broad, significant changes to Google’s search algorithms and systems, which is why Google announces them.