Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

While gesture-based navigation is the more fluid and intuitive solution for interfacing with phones and tablets, I have a soft spot for Android's traditional three-button navigation setup. The ...

Ah, the good old days of Android. Back when each version had a dessert associated, the Easter eggs were actually fun, and navigating the interface was as easy as pressing one of three buttons.

Google Pixel phones are adding support for the three-button layout used in navigation by Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but only in the latest beta for now. Android has largely moved to gestures for ...

Google Pixel phone users on Android 16 stable are reporting frustrating unresponsive navigation gestures and buttons. This bug causes controls to freeze for seconds, recurring throughout the day.