I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore

Android has shifted under our eyes over the last 18 years, from open and free to dozens of obstacles and restrictions. Was it ...

I test drove the new Android desktop mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode ...
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Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Android 17 blocks non-accessibility apps from the Accessibility API in Advanced Protection Mode, reducing malware abuse and the attack surface.

Want to sideload apps on Android? Google now requires Developer Mode and a 24-hour wait for installing unverified apps

Google has revised its sideloading rules for Android, introducing an 'Advanced Flow' for users to install unverified apps. The new process requires users to enable developer mode and a verification ...
Android Central on MSN

The next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisions

Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.
PCMag on MSN

Google To Impose 24-Hour Safety Wait To Activate Android App Sideloading

The 24-hour wait is only a one-time process, and is part of an effort to stop Android malware and scams. But the upcoming ...

The Gemini app for macOS is secretly in beta testing with hints at screen sharing support

Google is beta testing an official Gemini desktop app for macOS, and code previews a new "Desktop Intelligence" feature.

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

WhatsApp Testing Noise Cancellation Feature For Video And Voice Calls On Android: Report

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a new noise cancellation feature that was spotted in the beta version of the app for Android (version 2.26.11.8). The feature is still under development ...