Google I/O 2026: From Android 17 to New AI Features, What to Expect From Google's Annual Developer Conference

Google I/O 2026 will start on May 19, beginning with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Here's what to expect.

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A flaw in the EngageLab SDK exposed 50 million Android users, allowing malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions and ...
TechSpot

Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder

A hot potato: A year after announcing the most significant change to Android in a long time, Google is now introducing a new process aimed at making the mobile platform "open" again. Mountain View ...
The Verge

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

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MacRumors

Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android Tablets Get Priority

Blender's work on a native iPad version of its open source 3D creation suite has been shelved, according to the development team. Back in July, Blender revealed that it was developing for iPad, with ...
autoevolution

Google Releases Android Auto 16.3, Makes Users Dream About YouTube Again

Google hasn't abandoned its plan to bring video apps to Android Auto, and the most recent update doubles as a reminder on this front. Version 16.3 includes evidence that video apps are still on the ...
Android

Google Expands Android XR Tools as Developers Prepare for Samsung Smart Glasses

Google has made several important announcements at The Android Show XR Edition. First of all, it confirmed the development of Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses. The company also announced a unified app ...
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

SmartTube YouTube app for Android TV breached to push malicious update

The popular open-source SmartTube YouTube client for Android TV was compromised after an attacker gained access to the developer's signing keys, leading to a malicious update being pushed to users.
Android Police

Valve invites Android developers to Steam ahead of huge VR push

It's been a few years since Valve announced new hardware, but the company dropped some big news today, showcasing new devices that will arrive in early 2026. Valve gave us an early look at the Steam ...
InfoWorld

Swift SDK arrives for Android development

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...