Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is rolling out to Pixel phones with key bug fixes. Here's what's new, which devices qualify, and ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to ...

Android's end-of-life dates determine when security patches end. After this date, a phone can still run apps but may be more ...

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

Running Android 17 without the AI bloat, the Pixel 6 proves Google's long-term software support is a massive win for purists ...

Google released Android 17 to Pixel phones on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, delivering the stable version of its most AI-focused software update in years — and immediately drawing attention to a hardware ...

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today.

Android updates don’t matter. I know that’s a provocative thing to say. Android updates fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and add new features to your phone. Yet, I stand by my statement.

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 17.1 for production devices. This build landed in the beta program earlier this month, and it is now available for devices configured to ...

Android 17, the feature-loaded newest version of Android as of 2026, is currently undergoing beta testing. Once the stable version of Android 17 is ready, device manufacturers across the globe are ...