Behind the scenes, Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 improves how the system manages memory. A new “Generational Garbage Collector” ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading from Android.

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...

Originally Android apps were only developed in Java, targeting the Dalvik Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and its associated ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Google has announced a big change for Android users. Till now, the biggest feature of Android has been that users could also install apps outside the Play Store on their phones. This is called ...

Russia will require Max messenger on all smartphones and tablets from September 1. This is to tighten control over digital communications. Max is a 'national messenger' integrating with official ...

Google has removed 224 Android applications after researchers discovered a global ad fraud campaign affecting millions of ...

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Republished on August 30 with detailed advice on keeping families safe from the dangerous hacker threat that’s now surging across the U.S. This dangerous scam is coming for you or someone you know.

Google has announced that it will require all apps to verify their identity in order to reduce the risk of accidentally installing malware on devices. Android allows ...