Samsung’s new tool wants to fix Android gaming’s biggest headache

Samsung’s new Sokatoa tool gives Android developers deeper GPU insights, helping them track down performance issues faster.

How to get an early taste of Android’s next-gen multitasking magic

A whole new approach to multitasking on its way to Android — and you can start benefitting from its brilliance this minute.

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.
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Android 17: Google accelerates development and releases second beta

Just two weeks after releasing the first Android 17 Beta, Google has released the second beta of Android 17. The company appears to have accelerated the development of its mobile operating system ...
Android Police

Google announces Android 17 Beta 1, officially signaling the death of Developer Previews [UPDATE]

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Authority

Android updates explained: Betas, Canary builds, and what you should use

If you have ever read about a new Android feature and wondered why your phone doesn’t have it, or why some people are talking about it months before Google officially announces anything, you are ...
Android Authority

My 18 favorite Android apps of 2025

I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year ...
ZDNet

I wore Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses, and it's a future I'd actually want to live in

Google announced three advances in its Android XR platform. They're headlined by display AI glasses that will be available to developers first. Galaxy XR and Project Aura also get updates that improve ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...
Bleeping Computer

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...
Android Police

This Android 17 feature could be the best feature of the year

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 ...
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Google Supercharges Android Development with Gemini AI Tools

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...