Google I/O 2026: From Android 17 to New AI Features, What to Expect From Google's Annual Developer Conference

Google I/O 2026 will start on May 19, beginning with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Here's what to expect.

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A flaw in the EngageLab SDK exposed 50 million Android users, allowing malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions and ...
Indiatimes

YouTube reportedly rolls out Android Auto support, but with limited features

Google is reportedly rolling out YouTube support on Android Auto, bringing limited functionality of the video platform to car screens. First spotted by u/IGameShit on Reddit, the update allows users ...
Exchange 4 Media

YouTube now supports background play controls in Android Auto: Report

Previously, when playing a YouTube video through Android Auto, users could hear the audio through the car’s speakers but had no playback controls options within the infotainment unit itself. That ...
Bleeping Computer

Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow, which will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure manner. The new system, scheduled to ...
The Verge

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

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9to5google

Google says these AI models are best for coding Android apps

AI tools, love them or hate them, have been a big deal in coding and app development, and Google is now actively testing out what the best tools are for Android app development – here’s the full list.
Android

YouTube Music Finally Syncs Your Queue Across Devices/Platforms

YouTube Music now syncs your Now Playing queue across Android, iOS, and the Web. The new update finally lets the listeners continue seamlessly between devices. The most recent playback session ...
Bleeping Computer

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...
InfoWorld

Swift SDK arrives for Android development

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...
MacRumors

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 Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS ...