Google I/O 2026 will start on May 19, beginning with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Here's what to expect.

The final Android 17 beta build has brought us a new easter egg, which is actually quite fun. Here's how it works.

Top open-source maintainers find that AI has suddenly become much more useful. There are still legal and 'AI slop' problems to overcome. By year's end, AI programming tools should be much more ...

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Android 16 introduced translucency to the notification shade and Quick Settings last year. As rumored, Android 17 Beta 3 continues that blur trend. The background of the widget picker switches from a ...

Cars are rapidly becoming computers on wheels, and the software powering them is becoming just as important. On March 24, 2026, Google made a landmark announcement: it is open-sourcing the Android ...

For many users, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) probably isn’t a familiar term when talking about Android smartphones. But spend long enough dabbling in the ecosystem’s more advanced capabilities, and ...

OpenAI said Tuesday it is releasing a set of prompts that developers can use to make their apps safer for teens. The AI lab said the set of teen safety policies can be used with its open-weight safety ...

Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture’ for non-safety parts of the car’s internal computer. Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open ...

Google is moving to solidify its position as the primary architect of the automotive digital future. For over a decade, the tech giant has been a mainstay in the cabin, providing the Android ...

Android Auto is widely failing to connect or stay connected, especially on Pixel and Samsung phones. Wired connections appear to be most affected, but reports of wireless connection issues are also ...