The end result is that developer verification gives Google the tools to banish apps, and Google gets to decide what will ...

While Xiaomi has just hit the brakes on HyperOS updates for all smartphones until March, this is only temporary as China celebrates its annual New Year holiday. But what about the next generation ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android 17 has arrived, along with a release calendar that will help users time when they can expect new ...

Samsung is reportedly testing variable aperture camera hardware again, adding weight to rumors we first heard late last year. The feature could help future Galaxy phones handle bright daylight and low ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Google is developing a new set of Wi-Fi controls for Android that will let users choose whether a saved Wi-Fi network is shared with other profiles on the same device (via Android Authority).

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

If you’re wondering how to set up a proxy on Samsung, you’re definitely not alone. Many users see “Proxy” in their Wi-Fi or mobile network settings and have no idea what it actually does or how to ...

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...