Android Police

The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...
Android Authority

Google confirms Android 16 is coming earlier than usual, developer preview begins soon

Google has announced that the next major release of Android, i.e. Android 16, will launch in Q2 of 2025. That means Android 16 will be released sometime in April, May, or June of 2025. In comparison, ...
Android Authority

As Android developer verification gets ready to go, here's a new reason to be worried

Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the ...
Android Police

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. The wait is finally over: the beta program for Android 16 is now open! Google just released Android 16 Beta 1, the first ...
InfoWorld

Google’s Android developer verification program draws pushback

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens innovation, competition, privacy, and user freedom. Google’s planned Android ...
TechCrunch

Google I/O 2025: Everything announced at this year’s developer conference

Google I/O 2025, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, takes place Tuesday and Wednesday at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. We’re on the ground bringing you the latest ...