As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open roots.

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Samsung has started developing One UI 9, its next major interface update based on Android 17, with early internal builds already appearing on company servers. The first firmware build (BZC5) for the ...

The first internal build of One UI 9 has appeared for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, signaling the start of Samsung’s Android 17 development. While current versions look similar to One UI 8.5, the update is ...

Android is in a strange place at the moment; it’s arguably stronger than ever, but feels further away from the platform that launched almost 20 years ago. What changed? Copying and converging design ...

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life. Announced by the Android LLVM toolchain team this week, Google is ...

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Google's next major update to Android 17, which is under development, has so far only been available for Pixel smartphones for testing and is expected to receive platform stability in March. This ...

Google has rolled out its April 2026 software update for all supported Pixel devices. Learn what bugs are fixed, which ...