Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

The source code for version 3 of the ERMAC Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the internals of the malware-as-a-service platform and the operator’s infrastructure. The code base ...

Deserved or not, Apple has turned AirPods into the default choice for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. But if you’re one of the millions who have an Android smartphone, ...

Android 16 has a handful of useful new features, but a piecemeal rollout means that Google's more intriguing updates won't arrive until later this year. Over the years, mobile operating system updates ...

Google has just released the first Android Auto 15 build, and the good news is that the search giant included several notable changes this time. The release of version 15 isn't necessarily a major ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 hit Pixel phones in June, earlier in the year than major Android updates typically land. It's light on visible new ...

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Google released Android 16 in June, months ahead of its usual release timeline. This early treat shouldn’t be limited to Google Pixels, but devices from other brands, including Realme, should also ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

ChromeOS and Android are often mentioned in the same breath, which has a lot to do with them both being part of Google's vast mobile and digital ecosystem. But while they share common DNA, including ...