Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days. All Android backup data, including SMS, call history, device settings, and app ...

Third-party app stores are coming to Android phones in the US soon. Google has launched a dedicated page for its Play Catalog Access Program, announcing that third-party US Android app stores will be ...

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Code generation is emerging as one of the most popular applications for large language models (LLMs), but not all agents are equally good at all development tasks. Google created a benchmark earlier ...

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...

The Android 17 update is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, all the way back to Pixel 6. Review the list below to see if yours is included. Unlike other brands, Google rolls out the update ...

Android users who have updated their devices to the Android 16 QPR 3 release that Google started testing in December 2025 for supported Pixel devices may have noticed a new indicator in the phone's ...

The status bar on Android phones provides several details about your device. It shows you how full the battery is, if it's connected to Wi-Fi or data, the time, and any missed notifications, such as ...

Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google's operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users' ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow, which will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure manner. The new system, scheduled to ...

Android’s most diehard fans were less than pleased when Google announced plans to limit the sideloading of apps, in an effort to create a more secure platform. The backlash from power users was ...

Last summer Google announced plans to tighten security on Android phones and tablets by requiring app developers to register with Google and blocking installation of ...