Android 17 Beta 1 also expands privacy and security controls. The update brings refinements to permission management, giving users clearer visibility into how apps access sensitive data such as ...

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Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...

Participants in the Android Beta Program get first dibs on the next update, which is set to land in official form next year Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on ...

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“Google does not own your phone,” Android users are warned, as a controversial new update suddenly becomes real. “You own your phone. You have the right to ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

Whether you've just gotten Android 16 or you've had it in front of you for months, you're bound to find something new and useful in this collection of off-the-beaten-path pointers. Well, this is ...

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A merger of the two operating systems has been rumored for months, desired for a decade. A merger of the two operating systems has been rumored for months, desired for a decade. is a news editor with ...