Google has announced new Android development tools, APIs and platform updates at Android Dev Summit. The announcements cover ...

Android's ascent to the top of the tree as far as sales to consumers is concerned is well documented. What will be of more concern to Google is the apparent failure of the platform to gain traction ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

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For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice. Google updated its Play Store policy today, now requiring developers to legally ...

A month after Google announced the first developer preview for Android 16, devs can now download and install Android 16 developer preview 2 to test out apps. This latest build brings app experience ...

Google packed this year’s Android developer announcements with enough AI tooling, adaptive UI updates, and cross-device ambitions to make a laptop fan spin just from reading the changelog. During ...

Android’s developer verification protections will take effect on September 30, 2026, starting with users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Developers distributing apps through ...