InfoWorld

Google’s Android developer verification program draws pushback

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens ...

Proton, Tor, AdGuard among 40+ asking Google to reverse new 'alien security model' for Android developers

A group of privacy advocates and open-source leaders has signed an open letter urging Google to reverse its plans for mandatory developer verification, arguing the changes pose a physical threat to ...
TechCrunch

Google announces Android XR platform, will launch first on Samsung’s Project Moohan device

Google said that it is launching a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday to accommodate AI features. The company said the platform, called Android XR, will support app development on different ...
Android

Google Expands Android XR Tools as Developers Prepare for Samsung Smart Glasses

Google has made several important announcements at The Android Show XR Edition. First of all, it confirmed the development of Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses. The company also announced a unified app ...
Android Police

Android 16 timeline revealed: Platform Stability in Q1, rollout in Q2

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Gizmodo

The Android 16 Second Developer Preview Still Doesn’t Tell Us Much

Google's releasing the previews earlier this time around, which means a more exciting public beta is coming sooner than usual. Reading time 2 minutes Android 15 hasn’t even rolled out to every ...

Google announces Android 17 beta 1, officially signaling the death of developer previews [UPDATE]

Platform Stability expected in March ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer Preview stage

Android 17 Beta 1 is officially on the way, and Google is changing up its usual release playbook in the process. The post Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer ...

Understanding the Android OS: Features, History, and Key Comparisons

Discover the Android OS, its key features and origins, and how it compares to Apple's iOS. Learn how Google developed Android ...
TechRepublic

JetBrains State of Developer Ecosystem 2023: Android and iOS Dominate Mobile Matters

JetBrains State of Developer Ecosystem 2023: Android and iOS Dominate Mobile Matters Your email has been sent The latest survey results reveal that 87% of survey respondents develop for Android and 58 ...
Android Authority

With developer verification, I'm struggling to think of Android as a proper smartphone platform

When I first started using a smartphone, the choice between Android and iOS felt like an easy one. Sure, Apple had an attractive UI, and an early lead on third-party software support, but going the ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media (Updated)

Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Beta 1 update to eligible Pixel devices, with big changes for adaptive apps, media, and more.