Android 17 available now – here's how to install it on your Pixel (if you're brave enough)

You can try out the latest from Android right now – but there are caveats ...
Android Authority

Android may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant — here's what that really means

OEMs can now highlight specific digital assistants as “optimized” for their Android devices in the default app settings. Google says it created the feature at an OEM’s request so OEMs can recommend ...

Android x86 Emulation Runs PC Games on Phones : Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS

Android x86 emulation runs PC games on ARM phones without streaming; Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on low, expectations stay ...
Android Police

Android 16 QPR2 is unexpectedly brilliant — these are the most impactful features

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 ...
9to5Google

How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...
Android Police

Here’s how Android 17’s App Lock will handle notifications

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...
TechCrunch

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...
Wired

The Top New Android 16 Features

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 ...