Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. There’s a disconnect at the heart of Android. It’s the biggest ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month’s release just before the holidays. Quarterly Platform Releases bring more significant changes compared to monthly bug ...

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved development cycle, the final version is expected to arrive as early as the ...

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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The March Pixel Drop is here, and while it's bringing some new features to Pixel phones and watches, the biggest updates are coming to every ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Google has added AirDrop-related Quick Share system files to the Pixel 9 series firmware with the latest Android Canary build. Pixel 9a and Pixel 8 series devices don’t yet have these files, ...

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new Canary builds, and you can install it now. Here’s how. Google is supporting all ...