The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Your old Android tablet is a better Home Assistant panel than anything you can buy ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

Learn about useful Google Assistant tips to master voice commands Android, boost productivity, and explore advanced AI features on Android for a seamless hands-free experience. Pixabay, deepanker70 ...

Android Nougat has started rolling out to devices, boasting a number of awesome new features designed to make your life easier. One of the best of those features is Google Assistant, Google’s new ...

Get ‘em while they’re hot.

On Friday, we learned that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android phones. At the same time, Google quietly announced that Assistant is losing 7 more features. This follows Google at the start ...

Home Assistant Android update 2026.6.2 beta patches a URI intent-hijacking vulnerability that could let attackers reach ...

The companion apps for Android and iOS create a security vulnerability in Home Assistant. Attackers could take over instances ...