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

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about how Gemini's expansion in Android Studio can help human devs do more faster - and better.
ZDNet

Your Android's most powerful security feature is off by default - how to turn it on ASAP

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9to5google

Android 16 February 2026 update rolling out: No Pixel bug fixes

The year in updates continues with the February 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR2 on the Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel ...
The Verge

Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action

A bug report was uploaded including screen recordings from the upcoming Aluminium OS. A bug report was uploaded including screen recordings from the upcoming Aluminium OS. is a news editor with over ...
Tom's Guide

Android Auto just got a massive free upgrade with Gemini — here's all the new features

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Forbes

Google ‘Forces’ Android Update—This Changes All 3 Billion Phones

“Google does not own your phone,” Android users are warned, as a controversial new update suddenly becomes real. “You own your phone. You have the right to decide who to trust.” That may be true. But ...
Computerworld

14 advanced Android 16 tips

Whether you've just gotten Android 16 or you've had it in front of you for months, you're bound to find something new and useful in this collection of off-the-beaten-path pointers. Well, this is ...
Android Authority

I ditched Android emulators for this open-source app, and I can't imagine ever going back

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...
CNN

Why some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims are wary of compiling their own ‘client list’

Lisa Phillips, who says she was in her early 20s when she first met Jeffrey Epstein and endured years of abuse from the late-financier and others in his vast network, stood in front of the steps of ...
Android Authority

Here's every new feature for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2

In less than three months, Google will roll out the second quarterly release of Android 16 to Pixel devices, bringing major new features like an expanded dark theme, auto-themed app icons, an HDR/SDR ...
Mashable

6 Android Bluetooth trackers that work just as well as AirTags

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. For a long time, Apple ...