ARMSX2, the future of PS2 emulation on Android, gets first big release

The ARMSX2 emulator could be the future of PS2 emulation on Android, and it's just received a milestone release.

Developers Can Now Make Android Apps With Apple's Swift

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in ...

Android on tablets is eyeing an upgrade that could finally ease app multi-tasking

Google is testing a new multitasking feature for Android tablets that lets you open apps in a floating bubble window straight ...

Nothing OS 4.0 Beta brings Android 16 with a hint of ads

Nothing’s Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 beta introduces “Lock Glimpse,” a feature that blends wallpapers with “content” on ...

Xiaomi devices eligible for five major Android OS updates

Here's a complete list of Xiaomi phone and tablet eligible for five major Android OS updates. Check the list find out if yours is there.
Gizmochina

Vivo OriginOS 6 (Android 16) eligible devices list: check if your phone is getting this major upgrade

OriginOS is finally coming to Vivo and iQOO users outside China, and this could be the biggest software upgrade in recent years. The company has already confirmed that OriginOS 6 will be unveiled ...
ZDNet

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

Google reiterates that sideloading isn't going away. But the requirements for developer verification will still be rolled out. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. About a month ...
Ars Technica

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...
CNET

You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...
9to5google

Amazon launches Vega OS, its Android replacement for Fire TV with no sideloading

After years of rumors and reports, Amazon has officially announced Vega OS, its replacement for Android on Fire TV hardware, and it’s going to make some big changes. Fire TV has always been based on ...
9to5google

Nothing OS 4.0 launches in beta with Android 16 update, but leaves out two key phones

Nothing is officially launching its Android 16 update in beta today, but Nothing OS 4.0 unexpectedly leaves out a couple of key devices. Nothing OS 4.0 was announced earlier this month with a focus on ...
The Verge

Nothing’s ‘first step’ to an ‘AI OS’ is not first, or an OS, but is fascinating

Nothing is launching an app store for AI-built smartphone software. Nothing is launching an app store for AI-built smartphone software. is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI ...