Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about Gemini's expansion in Android Studio. The real story is the way AI cuts toil across the lifecycle.

Researchers uncover firmware-level backdoor installed on several Android tablet brands

The Moscow-based security company reported that Keenadu was found in Android tablets sold by several mostly unnamed brands. Similar to Triada, the threat infects the firmware ...
PCMag

This Preinstalled Android Malware Can Hack Any App You Launch on a Device

Be wary of cheap Android devices. Antivirus provider Kaspersky discovers a new backdoor called 'Keenadu,' which has been ...
Knocksense

There’s a new pilates studio in Lucknow and it has Ritika Bhargava’s name on it

Slowly but evidently, there is a shift in the mindset of Lucknowites. Fitness today is about awareness and sustainability. People are beginning to look beyond q ...
Ars Technica

Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever

It took Android devicemakers a very long time to commit to long-term update support. Samsung and Google have only recently decided to offer seven years of updates for their flagship Android devices, ...
9to5Mac

PSA: Apple Creator Studio 3-month free trial offered even for older devices

Apple Creator Studio is officially here, and by all appearances a great value for many. Apple offers a 1-month trial for all users, but it turns out there are surprise offers for 3 free months being ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
SlashGear

How To Play PC Games On Your Android Device In 2026

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I never expected to have "play PC games on Android" on my 2026 bingo card. Prior to 2026, PC gaming outside of the pall of Windows was ...
BGR

Experts Recommend You Update Your Android Phone ASAP - Here's Why

Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...
Reuters

Mexico antitrust body says Google cannot impose use of Android on mobile device manufacturers

MEXICO CITY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Mexico's antitrust commission said on Thursday it had resolved a case over a lack of competition in the mobile operating system market stemming from business practices ...
Digital Trends

Android could soon let you lock out users from Wi-Fi networks on shared devices

Google is developing a new set of Wi-Fi controls for Android that will let users choose whether a saved Wi-Fi network is shared with other profiles on the same device (via Android Authority).
Android Authority

This app could bring better AirPods support to all Android phones, but Google needs to fix this bug

A significant bug in the Android Bluetooth stack hasn’t been fixed since October 2024. This bug is the reason why the LibrePods app requires a rooted Android device. LibrePods brings features like ANC ...