Nano Banana is here to eat the Pixel Studio's lunch

What was once a pioneer is now being overshadowed by the very ecosystem it helped build. Just yesterday, the Mountain View, ...

Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
T3

Your Google Pixel phone could get another big software upgrade soon – Android 17 is just "around the corner"

Google has confirmed preparation for Android 17, with the beta starting soon and full software expected to roll out in June 2026. The beta programme will give developers access to new core features to ...
techtimes

Google Pixel Features: Exclusive AI Tools, Camera, and Software Advantages Over Android

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Do not become a victim to phone attacks. Updated on Feb. 5 with Google’s security advice for ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
BGR

Experts Recommend You Update Your Android Phone ASAP - Here's Why

Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...
Engadget

Doom studio id Software forms 'wall-to-wall' union, with a majority of employees voting in favor

Id Software, the company behind Doom, has voted in favor of forming a "wall-to-wall" union. The term "wall-to-wall" refers to a union that includes every employee, regardless of duties. The vote ...
Computerworld

Android 16 Upgrade Report Card: Upgrade winter

Google's latest major Android release landed in an unusual season, but the chill around its arrival feels eerily familiar. 2025’s been a weird year when it comes to Android upgrades. For ages now, ...
Android

Google AI Studio Brings 'Vibe Coding': App Creation for Everyone

Google has updated AI Studio with “Vibe Coding,” a workflow that allows users to build and deploy AI applications using natural language prompts. This new system, powered by Gemini, simplifies the ...
The New York Times

How to Give Your Older Phone New Software Powers

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer has been writing ...
Bleeping Computer

New Android malware poses as antivirus from Russian intelligence agency

A new Android malware posing as an antivirus tool software created by Russia's Federal Security Services agency (FSB) is being used to target executives of Russian businesses. In a new report from ...