Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

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

iPhone Fold, Mac Studio, OLED MacBook Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026

Apple's 2026 may have gotten off to a new-product-filled start, but it's far from done. There are plenty more iPhone and ...
Developer Tech

Google intros benchmark of AI models for Android development

Google has introduced a leaderboard that benchmarks how well AI models handle Android mobile development tasks.

Fortnite returns to the Google Play Store after a long wait for Android phones

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirms Fortnite will return to Google Play soon while Epic’s own mobile store continues supporting Android.

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...
Digital Trends

Nothing’s 3a series budget phones are finally getting a taste of Android 16

What’s happened? The London-based smartphone manufacturer Nothing has rolled out its latest firmware build based on Android 16 for two of its budget offerings. Why is this important? Google’s Android ...
techtimes

iOS vs Android Apps: Key Differences and Top Android Alternatives to iOS Apps

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...
Bleeping Computer

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...
The Verge

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience ...
Mashable

Google Play will warn Android users about apps that drain your battery

Google will now label battery draining apps in the Google Play store. Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery ...
Android

Google Supercharges Android Development with Gemini AI Tools

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...
InfoWorld

Swift SDK arrives for Android development

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...