An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when ...

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 ...

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 ...

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...

The company is releasing the first developer beta of its upcoming OS and continuing on the path it’s been blazing since Android 12. The company is releasing the first developer beta of its upcoming OS ...

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 ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Last month, Google announced the first ...

Google's Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 adds custom icons, step tracking, and better performance, but Pixel 10 owners may need to ...

Right on schedule, Google today announced the first developer release of Android 13. These very early releases, which are only meant for developers and aren’t available through over-the-air updates, ...