Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed ...

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the well-trodden path, ...

With I/O 2026 a month away, Google has posted the initial sessions list. The developer conference runs from May 19-20.

Google says Android is an open development process, but partners say the company is running the show to ensure Android's commercial viability Onlookers say that Google is in charge of Android ...

About a month ago, Google surprised us by releasing the first Android 16 developer preview barely a month after the stable Android 15 update came out. It began a much faster development timeline than ...

The modern smartphone is a powerful little tool. But what makes it different from mobile phones of yesteryear is the capability to install third-party apps, letting users truly explore the machine's ...

A bit of news from the Android development front this week, with Google confirming that it’s taking Android development completely private. While that might sound like a big change, if you aren’t an ...

The Android ecosys͏tem has been leading mobile innovation for more tha͏n ten years, continuously advancing how we interact wi͏th t͏echnology on a regular basis. Among the key forces propelling this ...

The highly anticipated Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has finally arrived, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of app development and testing. This release marks the beginning of a new era, ...

The Android Canary program officially replaces the long-standing Android Developer Preview program. Unlike Developer Previews, which were limited to early release cycles, the Canary channel offers a ...

In a nutshell: Google has confirmed that it will now develop Android privately as part of its efforts to streamline the development process. However, the company has assured users and developers that ...

Without any doubt, Android is the world’s most commonly used mobile operating system. To many, it presents quite an opportunity and a large, lucrative market for app developers. Creating top-notch and ...