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• 25 February 2026 The Intelligent OS: Making AI agents more helpful for Android apps Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Development User expectations

• Trending: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Live updates on Galaxy S26 launch Alexa+ gets three new personality styles Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s P

• A more intelligent Android on Samsung Galaxy S26 Feb 25, 2026 At Galaxy Unpacked, we shared how Samsung Galaxy S26 users will get the latest in Google AI with Android • We’ve bee

• When you’re working on a repetitive daily task, it’s easy to daydream about handing it off to someone else • Now, we’re showing an early preview of what’s possible • Launching so

• Trending: Tesla sues California DMV over the term ‘Autopilot’ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a iP

• Tech Gadgets News Honor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tablet At just 4.8mm thick, the MagicPad 4 is also thinner than Apple’s slimmest iPad. • At just 4.8mm th

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• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

• Announcing the Swift SDK for Android Swift has matured significantly over the past decade - extending from cloud services to Windows applications, browser apps, and microcontroll

• Exploring the Swift SDK for Android Since the announcement of the preview Swift SDK for Android, the Android workgroup has seen a lot of interest in how it works and what’s next.

• Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users’ sensitive medical information. • In one of t

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

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• Pixel 10a delivers premium features-camera, AI, updates-at a $499 mid‑range price. • Flatter design eliminates camera bump, giving a sleek, flush back for better handling. • Brig

• Announcing the Swift SDK for Android Swift has matured significantly over the past decade - extending from cloud services to Windows applications, browser apps, and microcontroll

• Exploring the Swift SDK for Android Since the announcement of the preview Swift SDK for Android, the Android workgroup has seen a lot of interest in how it works and what’s next.

• Several PC games run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Android device with 16GB RAM and emulation - The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 720p PC gaming ha

• A Powerful To-Do App for Android That Collects Absolutely None of Your Data Earlier last month, I took you all throughan open source diary appthat helped me realize that journali

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• [RFC] Android support in LLDB-DAP VS Code extension Introduction Thanks to the LLDB-DAP extension for VS Code, debugging software written in any language supported by LLDB is eas

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

• PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime February 19, 2026 05:36 PM 0 Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use gener

• PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the first Android malware that abuses Ge

• We’ve seen a clear impact from our safety efforts on Google Play. • In 2025, we deployed advanced AI-powered defenses to combat apps that cause real-world harm, such as malware,

• Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan calledMassivthat’s designed t

• New ‘Massiv’ Android banking malware poses as an IPTV app February 19, 2026 05:00 AM 0 A new Android banking malware, which researchers named Massiv, is posing as an IPTV app to

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• Chipolo One Point and Card trackers cost $21-$23, undercutting Apple AirTags. • Both models boast high accuracy and robust build, ideal for Android users. • Seamless integration

• Announcing the Swift SDK for Android Swift has matured significantly over the past decade - extending from cloud services to Windows applications, browser apps, and microcontroll

• Exploring the Swift SDK for Android Since the announcement of the preview Swift SDK for Android, the Android workgroup has seen a lot of interest in how it works and what’s next.

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• Researchers at Kaspersky have analyzed a recently discovered Android malware that enables its operators to remotely control compromised devices.DubbedKeenadu, the backdoor has be

• Inside Google’s AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways - Google is expandin

• Pixel 10a launches March 5, priced at $499, with pre‑orders open now. • Design unchanged from 9a; camera now flush with back, minimal visual difference. • Display stays same size

• Pixel 10A largely mirrors last year’s phone, offering minimal upgrades over the Pixel 9A+. • Lacks key Pixel 10 features like Magic Cue, Pixel Screenshots, and SOS satellite sup

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• Keenadu downloads payloads that hijack browser searches, commit ad fraud, and execute other actions without user knowledge.

• Google I/O 2026 will run May 19‑20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. • Google revealed dates outright, skipping last year’s puzzle-based announcement for fans. • Expect A

• High-end Android phones are now powerful enough to emulate the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 - YouTuber gets 2020’s hottest PC game running at playable frame rates on Red Magic 11

• Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remote

• 17 February 2026 In Android 17, apps targeting SDK 37 or higher will receive a new implementation of MessageQueue where the implementation is lock-free. • The new implementation

• Keenadu: sophisticated Android malware embedded in firmware across multiple device brands. • Distributes via OTA firmware, system apps, unofficial sources, and Google Play apps.

• Google announced the first beta version of Android 17, which includes several privacy and security enhancements.Android developers have described several improvements related to

• Google hasjust announcedthe release of Android 17 Beta 1 with performance improvements, H.266/VVC video codec support, smoother camera mode transitions, privacy and security enha

• 13 February 2026 Posted by Miguel Montemayor, Developer Relations Engineer, Android With the release of Android 16 in 2025, we shared our vision for a device ecosystem where apps

• 13 February 2026 Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Developer Today we’re releasing the first beta of Android 17, continuing our work to build a plat

• Qodana The code quality platform for teams Follow: XX RSSRSS Qodana for Android: Increasing Code Quality for Kotlin-First Teams When people think about tooling for Android develo

• Use Photo Picker Jetpack library (androidx.photopicker:photopicker-compose:1.0.0-alpha01) for easy integration. • Create a Composable demo that tracks selected attachments with m

• JioHotstar leveraged Google’s adaptive app guidance to tailor its interface for foldables and tablets. • The team evaluated the app against large‑screen quality guidelines to pin

• Trade‑in mode on Android 16+ speeds device assessment by bypassing setup wizard. • A single adb command (tradeinmode getstatus) pulls full device health data instantly. • Secure

• Save for later lets developers postpone non‑ready changes in Publishing overview. • Previously all changes bundled, causing delays or publishing incomplete updates. • Feature app

• Kotlin A concise multiplatform language developed by JetBrains Follow: XX RSSRSS Update your Kotlin projects for Android Gradle Plugin 9.0 Android Gradle plugin 9.0is now availab

• 08 January 2026 Ultrahuman launches features 15% faster with Gemini in Android Studio Ultrahumanis a consumer health-tech startup that provides daily well-being insights to users

• Introduction Between July 2024 and February 2025, 6 suspicious image files were uploaded to VirusTotal. • Thanks to a lead from Meta, these samples came to the attention of Googl

• Introduction Between July 2024 and February 2025, 6 suspicious image files were uploaded to VirusTotal. • Thanks to a lead from Meta, these samples came to the attention of Googl

• 11 December 2025 Building a safer Android and Google Play, together Earlier this year, we reiterated our commitment tokeeping Android and Google Play safefor everyone and maintai

• 11 December 2025 Enhancing Android security: Stop malware from snooping on your app data Security is foundational to Android. • We partner with you to keep the platform safe and

• Background A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that outlines how well a product aligns with accessibility (a11y) standards. • Its primary purpose is t

• Background A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that outlines how well a product aligns with accessibility (a11y) standards. • Its primary purpose is t