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 ...

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.

Google has confirmed that more than 40% of Android phones—over one billion devices—are now vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks. Phones running Android 12 or older no longer receive security ...

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...

While Motorola isn’t the fastest brand when it comes to software rollouts, it’s improved a lot with the Android 16 rollout. In fact, it was one of the very first brands to push the Android 16 update, ...

Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...

Google is constantly releasing new Android Auto updates, but new features often feel few and far between. What’s on the roadmap? In this post, we’ll break down new features coming to Android Auto.

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