If an attacker can covertly pair their seeker with vulnerable headphones or earbuds, they could obtain complete control over it, including tampering with controls such as volume. More importantly, ...

The second beta for Android 16 QPR3 has landed! Here's how to download and install it on your Pixel right now.

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 15.8 is now available for download through the beta program, and if everything goes as planned, it should get the ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

WearOS has a new update and it's fantastic. You get a boost of Material 3 Expressive for the UI. Battery life is improved and animations are much smoother. I've been sporting Pixel Watches since the ...

When you're boarding a plane or going somewhere where your phone's wireless signals need to be completely disabled, there's a single toggle to make this faster and easier — airplane mode. It turns off ...

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Android 16’s big redesign has finally arrived, with the QPR1 update now available to Google Pixel owners. Here’s how to install it. What’s new in Android 16 QPR1? Following a familiar initial release ...

Some brand-new technology is rolling out across Chicago to address flooding problems. It's an early warning system using special flood sensors, and it's said it could make a difference. "This sonar ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...