Android source code releases usually happen multiple times a year, but Google is now going to be scaling things back and only releasing the source code twice a year. Android source code releases are ...

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Since 2007, Android Authority has strived to bring all of our readers the very best coverage of Android and the mobile tech world. And even after 18+ years as a proudly independent media outlet, we’re ...

Open source applications offer a versatile and cost-effective way to improve your productivity and maintain your organization. These tools are developed by communities of contributors, ensuring ...

You will miss certain features and conveniences, but that's to be expected. What you earn in return is full control and autonomy. Reclaiming your data is a slow process, but after you start seeing the ...

Open source Android apps are becoming increasingly popular due to their transparency, privacy-focused design, and practical features. Unlike many mainstream applications, these tools prioritize user ...

The Shift to "Trunk-Stable" Google’s official justification centers on its "trunk-stable" development model. This internal engineering strategy aims to keep the main code branch in a shippable state ...

Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...

For the past decade, Google has consistently published an Android Security Bulletin every month, even if the company wasn’t ready to roll out a security update to its own Pixel devices. These ...

Ever since the first version of Android was released in 2008, anyone who wanted to could access the source code of the operating system. However, Google has now announced that the source code will ...