Android is in a strange place at the moment; it's stronger than ever, but feels further away from what launched almost 20 years ago.

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.

Google's next major release of Android is already available for testing, and we asked you to tell us about your ...

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) ...

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved ...

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery ...

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 10 with the news on Samsung’s critical update ...

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You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...