ZDNET's key takeaways Comet made its mobile debut on Thursday, Perplexity announced.The Android app comes with smart summarization and an ad blocker.Android's ecosystem could make it easier for Comet to spread.

Android users can now manage apps across multiple devices more easily with Google Play Store's updated remote uninstall button in the latest update.

The 2026 Outback is the first Subaru car to use Android Automotive as its infotainment system, powered by a Snapdragon chip.

Perplexity is launching its AI-powered browser on Android. The new Comet app is available to download now, and it comes with many of the same features as the desktop version of the browser, including the ability to summon Perplexity’s built-in AI assistant while you surf the web.

Proton Pass is one of the smartest early installs on a new Android device because it offers passkeys, encrypted notes, secure autofill, and aliases.

Google is reportedly preparing the next major Android release, Android 17, to bring mobile gaming closer to console-style experience. Leaks and reports hint at improved native controller support, built-in button remapping,

If I had one request for the development team in future updates, it would be to introduce Android homescreen widgets. Being able to see ‘Spending Left This Month’ budget or a one-tap shortcut to the expense entry screen without opening the app would be awesome.

These powerful gaming-optimized phones look completely different, and each takes a different tactic to make the most of their high-end hardware.