This Android 17 could be the best feature of the year

Third-party apps are currently the best path to an improved always-on display experience. For example, the StandBy Mode Pro ...

Google Expands Android Features in November 2025 Update

The update affects multiple device categories, including phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, Android Auto and Automotive ...
ZDNet

Google will now keep Android development a secret - until official release

Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed ...
Ars Technica

Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...
TalkAndroid on MSN

iOS apps are about to run much easier on Android — here’s why it’s a big deal

A quiet but game-changing shift is underway in mobile development. Thanks to a new update, developers may soon find it ...
PhoneWorld

Google Targets Battery-Draining Android Apps With New Policy

Google will penalize Android apps that drain your battery with a new "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" metric starting March 2026 ...