ADB is the last line of defense for a free and open Android

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...
TechCrunch

Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release plan

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...
TechCrunch

Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference

News about Android is being relegated to a side show at Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O, next month. On Monday, the company announced it would share information about the latest ...
Android Authority

With developer verification, I'm struggling to think of Android as a proper smartphone platform

When I first started using a smartphone, the choice between Android and iOS felt like an easy one. Sure, Apple had an attractive UI, and an early lead on third-party software support, but going the ...