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Android is a mobile operating system based on the Linux kernel, developed by Google and used on a wide range of smartphones and tablets.
We know Android XR will have a presence at Google I/O next week but it's not clear if Google's take on VR will get a mention during the Android Show today. It's felt pretty quiet since the Galaxy XR headset launched last October. Though with Apple reportedly dropping the Vision Pro, perhaps headsets have become less of a priority.We're also still waiting for more information on the Xreal Project Aura display glasses. Plus, Google has been teasing AI smart glasses since at least 2024.
The Android Show Google I/O Edition LIVE — all the latest Android, Gemini AI and Android XR news as it happensIt wouldn't be the Android Show if Google's mobile operating system didn't make an appearance. But it's unclear what Google might actually have to announce, given how far along we already are in the Android 17 release cycle. The first Android 17 beta was released back in February, and the software has been in the "Platform Stability" phase since March. Entering this phase means that features are all locked in, and subsequent updates are focused on fixing bugs and other issues ahead of launch. The wide availability of the Android 17 beta means people have already uncovered most of its secrets.
The Android Show Google I/O Edition LIVE — all the latest Android, Gemini AI and Android XR news as it happensThe leak stems from a flaw in how Android 16 handles QUIC connection shutdowns. According to Mullvad, apps can abuse a system function tied to the Connectivity Manager service to send specific traffic outside the VPN tunnel. This means a malicious app could reveal a user's real IP address to external servers, even if the device is configured to block all non-VPN traffic. Mullvad says the issue affects all VPN apps on Android 16 because the vulnerability exists within the operating system itself. The Sweden-based VPN also noted that GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android-based operating system,
This serious Android VPN bug can leak your internet traffic – here's what you need to knowA new version of Android means there should be a new version of Wear OS coming with it, but so far we haven't actually heard all that much about it. We assume that it will be called Wear OS 7, and will likely show up on the Pixel Watch 5 before spreading to other smartwatches, but that's it right now. Seeing as how the Android Show is about all things Android, now would be the time for Google to start offering up the first few pieces of information about the upcoming update ù and potentially even give us an idea of what to expect from future smartwatches.
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… The Android Show: I/O Edition will live stream later today, with Google promising the "one of the biggest years for Android yet." Those of you who remember last year& 039;s Android Show will remember that while we did get some important announcements Material Expression 3 and Gemini coming to Andro… …
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… VPN leaks are not entirely new, but this case stands out because it bypasses Android's strongest VPN protections, including "Always-On VPN" and "Block connections without VPN." The issue was reportedly shared with Google's Android Security Team, but Mullvad says the report was closed as "Won't Fix … …
… Open Android Auto settings First up, you'll need to open up the Android Auto settings. Head into Settings Connected Devices Connection Preferences and then select the Android Auto option. …
… Carl Dong, founder of Obscura VPN, commented on the Android release: "For many, Android is their primary way of getting online, including in places where surveillance, blocking, and censorship are increasingly part of daily life." "As the only Two-Party Relay VPN on Android, Obscura offers verifiab… …
… Android Phones Google I/O may not be for another week, but The Android Show: I/O Edition spilled the beans on the biggest news and updates for all things Android. Google Phones From Gemini Intelligence to new emojis, here are the most important Android updates Google announced ahead of I/O 2026. …
… Now we know exactly what Google has planned, and it's going to make trying to bypass Android's lockscreen a lot harder for potential snoops. Mishaal Rahman, who works in Community Engagement for Android, has confirmed these details on X . …
About a month ago, after a security update, my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refused to connect to Android Auto with my 2019 Honda CR-V. It's not an uncommon experience between Android and that specific car, it seems. …
… Android 17 is getting smarter scam and threat protection Google says Android devices already offer better scam and fraud protection than iPhones, and with Android 17, the company is taking things even further. …