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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.

By Ivan Franco, July 11, 2025, 4:39 PM

Security Mobile

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

By Daniel Sims, July 8, 2025, 6:52 PM

Security Mobile

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

By Skye Jacobs, June 28, 2025, 1:37 PM

Mobile Electronics

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 25, 2025, 12:40 PM 14 comments

The Web Mobile

Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way

Google's OS has a 72.72% share of all mobile traffic

By Rob Thubron, June 13, 2025, 8:08 AM 8 comments

Mobile Software

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

By Skye Jacobs, June 11, 2025, 11:11 AM

Download of the Week Software

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.

By Erik Orejuela, June 11, 2025, 8:47 AM

Security The Web

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.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, June 4, 2025, 10:46 AM 11 comments

Mobile Security

Scam calls evolve: Crocodilus malware adds fake contacts to Android phones

Crocodilus monitors and impersonates many specific banking apps worldwide

By Daniel Sims, June 4, 2025, 7:32 AM

Software Mobile

Adobe launches free Photoshop beta for Android devices

Free to use... for now

By Shawn Knight, June 3, 2025, 9:33 AM

Gaming Mobile

RedMagic 10S Pro phone includes Windows emulation for Steam and Epic PC gaming

Joining the growing trend of Android devices supporting native PC games

By Daniel Sims, May 28, 2025, 8:16 AM

Download of the Week Gaming

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.

By Julio Franco, May 27, 2025, 5:06 PM