Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer Preview stage

Android 17 Beta 1 is officially on the way, and Google is changing up its usual release playbook in the process.

I've been using Android for a decade, and I just found its best productivity feature

Productivity means doing more at a given time, and there is no better mobile operating system than Android for this. Android ...

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...
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What’s new in Android’s February 2026 Google System Updates

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...
IEEE

PermGuard: A Scalable Framework for Android Malware Detection Using Permission-to-Exploitation Mapping

Abstract: Android, the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, is increasingly targeted by malware due to its open-source nature, high customizability, and integration with Google services.

Android updates explained: Betas, Canary builds, and what you should use

Android releases can be confusing. Here’s a clear explanation of Android Betas, Dev Previews, Canary builds, and which one actually matters ...
IEEE

CacheAlarm: Monitoring Sensitive Behaviors of Android Apps Using Cache Side Channel

Malware attack has been a serious threat to the security and privacy of both individual and corporation users of the Android platform. Business entities seek to protect themselves by means of ...