According to the Android 17 Beta 2 release notes, the system-level contacts picker will allow apps to access users’ contact lists, but will be roped off from accessing certain contacts based on their ...

Android 17 Beta 2 fell into our laps today, and unlike Google’s first build, this one is chock full of new features, including an all-new windowing mode that takes bubbles to the next level. In our ...

Android 17 Beta 1 updates the Pixel Launcher search bar with a slimmer, translucent design and finally adds customization ...

Android is getting upgraded theft protection features. Updates include expanded Identity Check and Remote Lock. The features are available now. Google announced this week a new set of theft protection ...

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...

When it comes to in-car infotainment systems, Android Auto is a solid contender for one of the best. It's built into plenty of cars — though more cars are getting rid of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ...

BuildKt MVI is an opinionated, highly-decoupled MVI (Model-View-Intent) framework for Android, built from the ground up for Jetpack Compose. Its goal is simple: to let you build scalable and testable ...

Google has published the December 2025 Security Bulletin, revealing a long list of severe vulnerabilities in Android. These issues are expected to be patched with device-specific security updates ...

Google’s next release of The Android Show is all about Android XR, and it’ll be packed with “exciting” updates. Viewers can sign up to be notified via YouTube or email and add the livestream event to ...

Explore top Android phones designed for former iPhone users, offering a seamless switch experience, familiar features, and the best iPhone alternatives of 2026. Pixabay, krapalm As the smartphone ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. It was back in August when we first heard that Android 17 might carry an internal codename of Cinnamon Bun.