Valve is developing an Android-Linux bridge for Steam called "Lepton"
Steam Frame is likely the main reason behind Lepton
SmartTube has been compromised, Android TV users need to switch to the new build now
Popular app was flagged after its developer's computer was hit with malware
Android 16 QPR2: What's new as Google moves to twice-yearly OS releases
From smarter alerts to expanded dark mode, here's what's changed
Steam could be headed to phones, tablets, and other Arm hardware
Fex emulation is laying the groundwork to bring Windows x86 games to mobile platforms
Android's latest enterprise update shows encrypted work texts aren't as private as they look
Google's update allows employers to read messages on company-owned Android devices
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Qualcomm trims clocks and storage support, but keeps Oryon CPU, AI features, and 5G-Advanced networking
Google is working on Android-based "Aluminium OS" to replace ChromeOS on laptops
An AI-first Android platform for PCs
AirDrop is finally compatible with Android – no thanks to Apple
Only supported by the Pixel 10 for now, let's see how long Apple allows it
Highly anticipated: In a move that will surely be appreciated by millions of smartphone users around the world, Google has updated Android's Quick Share file transfer protocol to work with Apple's AirDrop. The Pixel 10 family is the first to support the new feature, but Google plans to expand it to other Android devices in the future.
Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder
Google reworks Android developer verification after backlash from open-source communities
Android PCs could debut soon with older Snapdragon X chips, rumors suggest
Google's PC push may begin with last-gen chips
Google Play will soon penalize Android apps that use too much battery
The excessive partial wake locks metric is out of beta and available to all developers
Hackers used booby-trapped images to spy on Samsung phones, no clicks required
Stealth spyware "Landfall" used manipulated image files to infiltrate Galaxy phones
Google and Epic Games reach settlement in long-running Play Store antitrust case
Tim Sweeney called it "an awesome proposal"
What just happened? The long-running legal dispute between Epic Games and Google appears to be over after both companies agreed to a settlement. The agreement terms will see a number of long-lasting changes introduced to the Google Play Store globally, including giving consumers access to third-party stores and alternative payment systems, as well as lower fees for developers.
Ads are coming for your lock screen, and Nothing is leading the way
Nothing also introduced its first entry-level phone this week
F-Droid says Google's new rules intentionally block free and open-source apps
Sounding off: The war between F-Droid and Google is escalating again. The open-source Android app repository says Mountain View is quietly restructuring the mobile software ecosystem in ways that could marginalize independent distribution and weaken the broader FOSS movement – all while presenting its Play Store rules as consumer "safety" protections.
Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset undercuts Apple Vision Pro by $1,700
Available now for $1,800
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices
The attack works, but requires a lot of "ifs" to properly achieve its goal
Chinese smartphone makers are already copying Apple's Liquid Glass UI
To no one's surprise
Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
A secure, reliable platform from the company that held an illegal monopoly over search
What was the first Android smartphone ever released?
Android rocking a full QWERTY keyboard.
Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google's new ID requirements could destroy independent app stores
Amazon's new budget Fire TV stick ditches Fire OS for Vega OS
Coming October 15 for $40
F-Droid warns crackdown on Android app sideloading could kill open app stores
Google's developer registration decree could end third-party app stores
Android users can now edit photos using voice commands with Gemini AI
Previously Pixel-only, Gemini photo editing comes to more Android devices