With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

Google Android 17 Beta 2 released for Pixel devices with smarter multitasking and better privacy

Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, introducing app bubbles, a Handoff API, enhanced privacy controls, and stronger SMS OTP protection. The company aims to reach platform ...

Why I'm stuck with Google Maps even though I've found better apps

Citymapper is a phenomenal resource for traveling via public transport or on foot. I've found it to be significantly more accurate than Google Maps for tracking the London Underground, and its wealth ...
The Economist

Google Maps makes another pitch for better South Korean data

This month Google submitted yet another bid to receive higher-quality map data. This time the South Korean government has to navigate trickier terrain. As part of an investment deal agreed with ...
9to5Google

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.
IEEE

Cell-Free Massive MIMO Beamforming Based on Radio Map

Abstract: In this paper, we present a framework of cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) beamforming based on radio map. The radio map builds the bridge between the location of user ...