Android 17 Beta 2 now enables a stricter Advanced Protection feature that clamps down on apps that aren't classified as ...

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches.

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

A few everyday apps have Android Auto support that is easy to overlook. These five options add streaming, audiobooks, ...

Google has revealed it will be changing how it notifies users about apps, and will now clearly identify apps that are using more of your battery than normal.

By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower most app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or ...

Rolling out now to the Galaxy S26 series, Gemini task automation – also referred to as “screen automation” – hands control over certain Android apps to your AI assistant. We got a preview of this when ...

Google is living up to its word and posting warning labels for battery-killing apps. 9to5Google spotted Google's rollout ...

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 ...

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...