Google and Qualcomm hint at "incredible" Android PC in development
Qualcomm's CEO said he's seen the project and "cannot wait to have one"
Google rolls out Gemini AI to Google TV and Android TV devices
"Conversational" AI to millions of screens, starting with some TCL devices
Hundreds of malicious Android apps exploited to drive "SlopAds" massive ad fraud
The apps have now been removed, but cyber-criminals could quickly adapt with new attacks
Google is "enhancing" Play Games profiles with more data collection (and some privacy controls)
Improved gaming experience, or just another way to gather more data for AI training?
Android sideloading faces new restrictions as Google blocks unverified developers
All sideloaded apps will need developer ID starting in 2026
Amazon is preparing a new Android-based tablet, marking break from Fire OS
Project Kittyhawk reflects broader rethink of Amazon's device ecosystem
Massively popular Android VPN apps are insecure, all secretly tied to one Chinese company
If you don't pay for a product, you definitely are the product
The Best Tablets - 2025 Update: The Best iPads, Android Tablets, and Windows Alternatives
Tablets aren't just couch screens anymore. In 2025, the best ones double as laptops, sketchbooks, and streaming hubs. From iPads to Android and Windows, here's what's actually worth buying.
Spyware hidden in fake Android security apps can steal your data
Never trust third-party app sources
Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone
Thanks to an update to Microsoft's (not so great) Link to Windows app on Android
Google is using two billion Android phones to detect earthquakes worldwide
Google's earthquake alert system performance matches seismometers in global test
Google is merging ChromeOS and Android into a single platform
The great ChromeOS-Android merger is happening, now comes the hard part
Android Studio gets AI upgrades with Gemini and new cloud features
The latest Android Studio update adds Gemini AI and introduces Studio Labs for testing experimental AI tools. It also debuts Android Studio Cloud, allowing developers to launch browser-based workspaces and code from anywhere.
Android is letting Google's AI access WhatsApp, texts, and calls – unless you change your settings
Opting out requires manually disabling, deactivating, or uninstalling Gemini
Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers
Law enforcement agencies use tower-spoofing technology, often with little concern for bystander privacy
Unihertz Titan 2 brings modern power to classic BlackBerry-style design
Titan 2 runs Android 15, packs 12GB RAM and a 50MP camera, and is already a Kickstarter hit
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
Google's OS has a 72.72% share of all mobile traffic
Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year
Pixel owners get the first look at Android 16's smarter notifications and enhanced security
Joplin gets a new update for easier, more secure note-taking
Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking app that supports end-to-end encryption, letting you securely create and sync notes across all your devices. The latest version improves accessibility, adds voice typing, and features a redesigned "New Note" menu.
Meta and Yandex bypassed Android privacy to link anonymous web browsing to app users
Millions of Android users are discovering their online identities are not as private as they thought
A hot potato: For years, the privacy of Android users browsing the web has been quietly compromised by a sophisticated tracking method employed by two of the world's largest tech companies: Meta and Yandex. According to recent research, both companies have exploited legitimate browser-to-app communication protocols to covertly link anonymous web activity with the identities of users logged into native apps like Facebook, Instagram, and various Yandex services on Android devices.
Scam calls evolve: Crocodilus malware adds fake contacts to Android phones
Crocodilus monitors and impersonates many specific banking apps worldwide
RedMagic 10S Pro phone includes Windows emulation for Steam and Epic PC gaming
Joining the growing trend of Android devices supporting native PC games
Space Cadet Pinball returns, now on Android
Miss the satisfying clack of Space Cadet Pinball? The iconic 3D Pinball game bundled with Windows 95 through XP is back, now on Android. This port is the result of a reverse-engineered open-source project, and it's completely free with no ads.
New Windows feature would let you resume Android apps on your PC where you left them
Microsoft is trying to evoke Apple's Handoff feature