Android 17 deep dive reveals Google's most practical update in years

Google's latest Android 17 deep dive reveals a practical update focused on smarter multitasking, gaming, and privacy.

Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background

Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to ...

New Android 16 VPN Bypass Confirmed—And There’s No Fix From Google

An Android 16 VPN bypass has been confirmed, affecting all VPN apps and exposing your real IP address online, but Google has ...

Top New Features in Android 17 You’ll Notice This Year

Google previewed Android 17 with Gemini AI tools, AirDrop-style sharing, privacy upgrades, multitasking changes, and stronger ...

Google is secretly phasing out Android apps — and AI is the reason why

Google’s new Gemini Intelligence features could transform Android into a predictive AI assistant that anticipates your habits ...

Google unveils new Android AI features ahead of Apple’s Siri revamp

Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in ...

Gemini on Android gets a new icon, smarter audio sharing, and a 'Luminous' look

Gemini for Android adds audio file sharing via the share sheet and debuts "Luminous Design" with updated icons and widget ...
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Android 16 Bug Allows Apps to Ignore VPNs and Leak IP Addresses

A VPN, or virtual private network, is software that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. It allows you ...

My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default

These developer settings can completely change how your Android Auto looks and operates. They're not difficult to access, and ...
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The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...