Android 17 could fix laggy voice and video calls by automatically using dedicated 5G network slices on supported carriers and apps.

The AI coding boom is now coming directly for Android app development. On Tuesday at Google IO 2026, the company announced new native Android app creation capabilities in its web-based Google AI ...

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS powering Chromebooks for years, but the ...

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Before I/O 2026 kicks off on May 19, Google has promised to share an update on its Android ecosystem. As with last year, the company will stream a pre-recorded presentation highlighting some of the ...

Android 17 rumors point to Motion Assist, App Bubbles, native app locking, Gemini updates, and Android XR news ahead of Google I/O 2026. Google’s next big Android reveal is just days away. Ahead of ...

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the ...

Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google's operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users' ...

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Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks. If you’re using an older Android phone, ...

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...