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

Android 17 Beta 2 now enables a stricter Advanced Protection feature that clamps down on apps that aren't classified as ...

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On February 13, 2026, Google gave us our first look at what we can expect from Android 17 when it launches later this year. Android 17 Beta 1 is available now, and Google has uploaded a blog post for ...

The OpenTelemetry Android SDK ships with capabilities that would take significant effort to replicate in Dart: OkHttp instrumentation and batch processing to reduce network calls and battery ...

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android. Google is “introducing early stage developer capabilities that bridge the gap ...

If you use the Google Weather app for Android, you may have noticed a change in its behavior. Rather than opening the app, it ...

Rolling out now to the Galaxy S26 series, Gemini task automation – also referred to as “screen automation” – hands control over certain Android apps to your AI assistant. We got a preview of this when ...

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps. The post ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

Google says it’s been increasingly relying on AI to counter AI-powered malware, strengthening Android defenses before threats reach users. Over 1.75 million harmful apps were blocked from the Play ...