Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the well-trodden path, ...

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...

Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal ...

Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. A bit of news from the Android development front this week, with Google confirming that it’s taking Android ...