Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen
The operating system's multi-layered defenses are improving, especially in Brazil
Google's Aluminium OS accidentally leaks, showing ChromeOS-Android fusion in action for the first time
Bug report leak gives first look at Google's upcoming desktop operating system
This smartphone can run Android, Linux, and even Windows 11
Back from the Dead: Microsoft's Windows Phone project has long been dead, yet interest in a PC-like operating system on mobile devices appears to persist. Los Angeles – based Nex Computer is betting that enough demand exists to build a new business around this niche setup.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wanted in Taiwan for hiring local engineers without government approval
Lau allegedly recruited and paid software engineers through Hong Kong shell companies
Used Google Play billing between 2016 and 2023? You could get a (very) small settlement payout
$700 million will be split among tens of millions of users
Android's Bluetooth car audio problem has gone unfixed for over a year
Google acknowledged the problem, but users are still waiting for a fix
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Over 70 languages supported on Android now, coming to iOS next year
Run Android games on a larger screen with MEmu
MEmu is a lightweight Android emulator that delivers smooth gaming on PC, with features like keymapping, multi-instance support, and high frame rates. Like other emulators, it offers the advantage of running mobile apps on a larger screen with improved performance and precise controls.
Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies
Responders can see everything but users are always in control, Google says
Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play
A hidden gamepad under the display
Google is turning Android XR into a visionOS rival with PC streaming and 3D avatars
Android XR smart glasses coming next year, including a wired model
Google and Apple are working on easier phone switching – yes, really
Android just added a native iPhone transfer tool, and Apple says iOS 26 is getting one, too
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