Why it matters: This accelerated and more frequent release cycle is a significant shift in Android's development strategy. By aligning more closely with device manufacturers' schedules and offering ...

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...

Privacy-minded users may appreciate a new location-permission control that app developers can embed, granting one-time access ...

Android 17's rumored Contact Picker is now official, and Google is pulling the curtain back on how it'll work to protect your ...

An updated API available to Android app developers can force users to download the app from Google Play, blocking the app from working if it is sideloaded. First announced at Google I/O 2024, the ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With Google opening up its smart home platform, the once Apple-only smart home company Eve says development of ...

Google just dropped a bombshell for app developers with the latest version of its Android mobile operating system. The company can now prevent apps from installing if they try to use the system’s ...

Google has made several major changes to the Android development cycle in recent years, and as a result, newer versions now ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Android 17 update, including the release timeline, features, and eligible phones ...

Your phone is more capable than Android lets on.