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.

Pixel 11 Pro designs, Galaxy S26 Ultra thoughts, Samsung’s silicon carbon battery plans, OnePlus 15T confirmed, Google’s Transit Mode, Android 17 interview, and ...

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches.

Android is in a strange place at the moment; it's stronger than ever, but feels further away from what launched almost 20 years ago.

NEKOPARA Sekai Connect will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on April 14, followed by PC via Steam this fall, Good Smile Company and NEKO WORKs announced.

Developers have brought the Xemu original Xbox emulator to Android devices, allowing users to experiment with games, though ...

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

Chrome is testing a new Projects panel inside its vertical tabs interface. Projects could group related tabs and Gemini chats under task-based workspaces. Early builds suggest Google may be ...

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...

Google has shed more light on its return to smart glasses, confirming that eyewear from its partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster will arrive in 2026, while also showcasing its wired ...

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