The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release plan

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...
Developer Tech

Android 17 beta intros continuous Canary updates for developers

Google has shipped Android 17 beta 1 to developers and introduced a continuous "always-on" Canary release channel for updates.

Nothing‘s Essential Apps Builder Now in Beta; Lets Users Vibe Code Personalised Apps

While the Essential Apps Builder is currently exclusively available on the Nothing Phone 3, the tech firm plans to release ...

I tried Nothing's AI app builder — and ended up with a screaming tea timer

What if you could create an Android app without knowing how to code? If you have a Nothing Phone, now you can.
Analytics Insight

Swift vs Kotlin: Which Is Better to Learn in 2026?

Overview Swift is ideal for Apple ecosystem apps, while Kotlin dominates Android-based app development.Kotlin 2.0’s faster K2 compiler boosts multiplatform deve ...
Forbes

Google’s New Android Update Locks Your Apps And Hides Your Messages

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.
PC World

Windows 11’s Phone Link now lets Android apps run ‘almost’ full-screen

Microsoft has now made the “Expanded screen” feature available to all users of the Phone Link app in Windows 11. The update, which is being rolled out via the Microsoft Store (version 1.25112.36.0), ...
Computerworld

Android source code will now only be released twice a year

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 ...
Techno-Science.net

Best Android Shortcut Apps (Tested): Which One Actually Works for Your Use Case

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...
BGR

You Can Run iOS Apps On Android Phones - Here's How

Though the battle between Android and iPhone has been long and bitter for many, especially for Apple and Google, one team of developers is looking to instill a sense of harmony with an iPhone and iOS ...
9to5google

Gemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign

Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS. This naming approach is mirrored in AI Mode: “Default: Fast all-around help” or “Thinking: 3 ...