Android Canary's July 2026 release makes its low-key debut

It landed a little later in the month than June's release, but the new Android Canary July 2026 build is now available.

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 8)

Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for July 8, 2026.

Android 17’s new video standard fixes one of HDR’s biggest problems

Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every ...

Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print

Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones ...

Google Rolls Out First Android 17 Update: What the July 2026 Patch Fixes on Your Pixel

Google is rolling out its monthly update since launching stable Android 17: Discover what bugs the July 2026 patch fixes on ...
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Razer's Axon wallpaper engine might be my go-to phone customizer

Razer hypes Android gamers up with a mobile Axon Wallpaper Engine pre-registration period on the Google Play Store.
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Google Messages Rolls Out Custom Chat Wallpapers to Fix Your Boring Backgrounds

Google Messages is rolling out a new “Chat theme” feature that replaces the old “Change colors” option, letting users pick custom wallpapers alongside color palettes for individual conversations.