Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

Google has released security updates to patch 129 Android security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw in a Qualcomm display component.

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 ...

Google makes one big Android release a year — until now. This week, it released Android 16 QPR2. In some ways it’s a minor update, but one that means there should be greater flexibility and, therefore ...

“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 ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Apple usually doesn’t give Android the time of day, but that’s not stopping the company’s Swift coding language from expanding over to Android app development. As it stands today, Android apps are ...

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Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months." As usual, it's first ...