A new Android Canary build is on the way. The upcoming build features the number ZP11.260123.011. Update: February 12, 2026 (3:44 PM ET): Users are reporting that the new Android Canary build is now ...

Android 17 is here, and if you’re among the brave souls who can drive early-stage software, the build is already available to download on Pixel smartphones. Google has just rolled out the first test ...

A dangerous cybercrime tool has surfaced in underground forums, making it far easier for attackers to spread malware. Instead of relying on hidden downloads, this ...

Game characters have come a long way in the last few years, but Genies — the company best known for its ultra-stylized digital avatars — is kicking that evolution into high gear. After announcing a ...

The latest Android Canary build is available today and it features work by Apple and Google to make switching between Android and iPhone devices easier. A joint collaboration between the two companies ...

VRChat has officially launched its app on both Android and iOS following a lengthy testing period. The app’s alpha launch on Android was released in August 2023, but only admitted VRChat Plus ...

A code execution vulnerability in the Unity game engine could be exploited to achieve code execution on Android and privilege escalation on Windows. Unity is a cross-platform game engine and ...

In June, we caught wind of an upcoming Pixel feature called Magic Cue. Apparently an evolution of an AI assistant project for Pixel phones initially conceived as Pixie, Magic Cue will reportedly "show ...

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Google is improving Android’s screen saver with new activation and display options in the latest Android Canary build. New settings can trigger the screen saver only when upright and charging, with a ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...