Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

Your Pixel can show AI summaries of your notifications on the lock screen now - but there are a few caveats, including a possible privacy issue.

Samsung’s new Sokatoa tool gives Android developers deeper GPU insights, helping them track down performance issues faster.

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

A federal court order is forcing Google to dismantle its tightly controlled Android app marketplace, ending the company’s ability to charge a standard commission on in-app purchases and requiring it ...

Abstract: Malware attack has been a serious threat to the security and privacy of both individual and corporation users of the Android platform. Business entities seek to protect themselves by means ...

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Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google’s Gemini model to adapt its persistence across different devices. In a report today ...

Google says it’s been increasingly relying on AI to counter AI-powered malware, strengthening Android defenses before threats reach users. Over 1.75 million harmful apps were blocked from the Play ...

A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain ...