What's the difference between firmware and software updates?

Firmware and software updates are both essential for keeping your devices healthy. Here's how they're different and why you ...

Motorola’s Android 17 beta program just got bigger

Motorola appears to be a little more promising this year in terms of software updates. The company began its Android 17 beta ...
Digital Trends

Your Pixel is getting Android 17 again

Google has restarted the rollout of Android 17 for eligible Pixel devices, resuming its beta release cycle after a short interruption. The company confirmed the update through its Android Developers ...
Forbes

Warning—Android Tablets Shipped With Firmware Malware

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Beware the Keenadu Android backdoor. A new report from cybersecurity experts with the Sophos ...

Google introduces new agentic AI-ready tools and resources for Android developers

Google LLC’s Android team is introducing new ways to build high-quality software for its mobile platform with artificial ...
CNET

Google Releases Android 16 Months Earlier Than Expected. Here's How You Can Download It

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. A day after Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC ...

Android tap-to-share leak offers a first look at Google’s new sharing tool

A leaked Android interface shows Google working on tap-to-share file transfers, with phone overlap, NFC quirks, and Android 17 timing all pointing to a more direct answer to AirDrop-style sharing.