Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Android's ascent to the top of the tree as far as sales to consumers is concerned is well documented. What will be of more concern to Google is the apparent failure of the platform to gain traction ...

Just like Android proper, you can unlock Android Auto developer settings on your car. But do you need to? Here's what you ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer ...

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 ...

Android 16 QPR2 brings AI-powered notification summaries, deeper dark theme options, and built-in parental controls, starting ...

Google has announced that the developers can now build and deploy apps and softwares for Android and Android XR at once.

It's no secret that Google struggles to foster Android on any device that isn't a phone. It's getting Samsung's help in rethinking Wear OS after years of stagnant market share, for instance. The tech ...

During its developer keynote at the Meta Connect conference on Wednesday, the company pitched its Quest mixed reality platform to developers as the next big app store. As tech giants like Apple and ...

You can customize and tweak almost any aspect of your Android phone by diving into its basic settings. However, if you want to exert even greater control, you'll need to access the Developers tools ...