ZDNet

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...
Android Authority

Cinnamon Bun is baking: Google confirms Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon

Google says Android 17 Beta 1 will arrive soon, following the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch. Devices still enrolled in the Android Beta Program will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1.
Android Police

I tried Android's Desktop Mode, and I might never use my laptop again

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

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Android Police

Google announces Android 17 Beta 1, officially signaling the death of Developer Previews [UPDATE]

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
TechRepublic

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk Your email has been sent If you’re using an older Android phone, Google has a message you probably don’t want to hear. More than 40% of ...
Android Authority

Google just confirmed what Android fans have been praying to hear about AirDrop sharing

Google has confirmed that Android’s Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is expanding beyond the Pixel 10 series to more Android devices this year. The company says it’s working with partners to ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 rolls out with a focus on reliability and performance

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is now rolling out to enrolled Pixel devices. The update primarily focuses on addressing known issues, including fixes for battery drain, stability, and connectivity. The ...
Android Authority

How to download Android 17 Beta 1 on your Pixel right now (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:31 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:21 PM ET): While ...
Android Authority

Android 17 release date: The next major update is coming soon! (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While ...
Android Authority

Google slams the brakes on today's planned Android 17 Beta 1 release

Google teased Android 17 Beta 1 last night, and was initially planning to release the software today. That no longer appears to be happening, and Google now tells us the Beta will be “coming soon.” If ...