Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification

Developer verification will soon block the installation of apps from unverified developers on any Android device running ...
Engadget

Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

You get in the car, turn it on, and your phone just connects to your entertainment system. Wireless Android Auto launches automatically on the dashboard and you're good to go. No cable. No fumbling to ...
Digital Trends

Google just changed how it grades the AI models you use for Android coding

Since the testing tool changed, Google ran every model through it again. Eight new models were added to the leaderboard, including Claude Fable 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Opus 4.8, GLM 5.2, Kimi K2.7 ...
ZDNet

I use Android Auto in my living room now - and it solves one of my biggest productivity problems

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
9to5google

Google is changing how it judges AI models for Android coding, updates list with Fable 5

Google is changing how it tests AI models for Android coding following new rankings led by Fable 5. Google released the “Android Bench” earlier in the year as a glanceable ranking system for the best ...
Ars Technica

Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind

Code generation is emerging as one of the most popular applications for large language models (LLMs), but not all agents are equally good at all development tasks. Google created a benchmark earlier ...
ZDNet

I found an Android app that makes using my phone one-handed so much easier - and it's free

Quick Cursor makes one-handed use of Android possible. If you have mobility or dexterity issues, this app is what you need. Quick Cursor is free, and a paid pro edition includes more features.
SlashGear

There's A Good Reason Why Android Stopped Using Dessert Names For New Versions

If you're a longtime Android user or just a very well-informed iOS user, you probably remember how Android versions used to be named after desserts. Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, was ...
BGR

Why Did Android Stop Using Dessert Names For New OS Versions?

If you were around for the earlier Android software releases, then you remember how much sweeter they once were. After alpha and beta prerelease versions, each major Android release was named after a ...
PC World

Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi

Before you throw away (or recycle) that old Android phone, you may be able to make use of it as a Wi-Fi extender for your home network. Android phones can connect to your home Wi-Fi network and then ...
Android Authority

Google's Android coding tests reveal an unexpected Gemini 3.5 Flash weakness

Google’s Android Bench results show Gemini 3.5 Flash trailing older models despite its premium positioning. Gemini 3.5 Flash missed the top five, while OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 claimed first place and Gemini ...