Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

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Google updated its Android Source pages today with a change for when it publishes source code to AOSP. In short, Google will now publish twice per year, in Q2 and Q4. They claim this is to align with ...

There's a safer way to unlock and start your car than using the key fob that comes with it, assuming you own the right hardware. The right combination of a vehicle, an Android phone, and an Android ...

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...

OpenAI appears to be testing ChatGPT ads, with new Android clues and a user report hinting that the rollout may be getting close. OpenAI is reportedly nearing the launch of ads in the ChatGPT Android ...

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New evidence reveals that Google is working on some form of NFC-based contact sharing on Android, similar to iPhone’s “NameDrop,” but it’s very early days. Apple introduced “NameDrop” on iPhone as a ...

Android devices from Google and Samsung have been found vulnerable to a side-channel attack that could be exploited to covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, Google Maps timelines, and ...

Android users are currently at risk of a scarily advanced malware that reportedly uses Meta's advertising platforms (like Facebook and Instagram) to hunt for users' PINs, messages, and other sensitive ...

Godot currently exports Android projects without using Gradle; instead, it relies on Ant or the deprecated internal build system. This makes integrating Android libraries, customizing manifest entries ...

The DOOGEE U11 tablet is now getting Android 16, as we speak. This update adds all the base Android 16 features, plus two that DOOGEE included. Those features are Game Space Mode and App Cloner. The ...