From F-Droid to emulators, here's who's hit hardest by Android's new verification rules
… All of which rely on installation from outside Google’s ecosystem. …
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Android 17 takes a big step toward Apple-style ecosystem continuity with 'Continue On'
… Continue On is part of Google’s broader push to improve Android’s cross-device ecosystem and better compete with Apple’s continuity features. …
ADB is the last line of defense for a free and open Android
… As mentioned earlier, ADB has been a cornerstone of the advanced Android ecosystem for years. …
Android foldables are better than ever, but I'm waiting for the iPhone Fold
… Apple doesn’t need to build a foldable ecosystem. …
Android's new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next
… The company has announced that Android developer verification is now rolling out to all developers, marking the next big step in its push to clean up the app ecosystem. …
We're about to witness a critical moment for Google's smart glasses
… Android XR and Gemini provide that missing ecosystem. …
I used Nova Launcher for over 10 years — but I'm officially done with it
… The Android launcher ecosystem is healthier than ever. …
Search Live with Gemini's latest model tries to keep up with your rapid-fire questions
… Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is meant to enable quicker and more natural-sounding AI voices, among other, less immediately tangible benefits, and it’s available now in a number of places across the Google ecosystem. …
Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending
… Apple is no longer satisfied with being the safe choice that wins on efficiency and ecosystem alone. …
Wear OS 7 is getting 'Wear Widgets,' but Tiles aren't going away just yet
… In simple terms, Google wants developers to build a single widget system that scales across the entire Android ecosystem rather than creating separate experiences for Wear OS watches. …