Android 17 introduces an AI-powered Live Threat Detection system to scan for suspicious app behaviours and an anti-spoofing mechanism to prevent scams. • Expanded beta eligibility Initially limited to ...

After releasing the first developer-focused Android 17 Beta back in February 2026, Google is all set to release the stable version of the company's smartphone operating system in the weeks to come.

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Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the feature will expand to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR devices in 2026.

Google I/O, the company's big annual developer conference, is almost upon us. But the company isn't waiting until then to reveal what it has in store for Android. There was just far too much news on ...

Android 17, the next major version of Google's mobile operating system, is currently undergoing beta testing and is expected to be released to the general public in June 2026. Naturally, Google's ...

Instead of giving apps full access to your address book, you will be able to choose exactly which contacts they can see. Previously, apps often relied on a broad permission that exposed your entire ...

Google is finally rolling out a proper, native desktop mode to all eligible Pixel devices with the Android 16 QPR3 update and its connected display support. The feature allows users to transform their ...

Despite the hype around Android 17 Beta 1’s arrival, Google has backtracked on the beta release, citing some last-minute changes. However, that doesn’t mean that the Android 17 update isn’t coming ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With iPhone users spending nearly double that of Android customers on apps and accessories, it's a bit of a twist to find that Android ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over ...