Android

A Gemini lockscreen bug on Android 16 lets anyone send SMS and re-enable revoked app permissions without a PIN. Google acknowledged it in May — a fix is coming.

Android 17 cuts lifetime PIN guesses from 1,800 to just 19 and locks the phone after 20 failed attempts — making brute-force attacks nearly impossible.

Android 17 is breaking 5G, Wi-Fi, and touchscreen input on Pixel 7 through 10 devices. Here are the confirmed workarounds while Google prepares a patch.

Android 17 stable is rolling out to Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, and Lyria 3 — but Gemini Intelligence arrives later this summer.

Android 17 stable is expected this week on Pixel phones — here's the full timeline, which Pixels get it first, and when Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi follow.

iOS 26.5 brings end-to-end encrypted RCS between iPhone and Android — Google Messages updated simultaneously, lock icon confirms protection is active.

IceUniverse says One UI 9 shows "no trend" of Liquid Glass adoption — but Samsung's glassy UI evolution is already underway. Here's what the nuance actually means.

Play Games on PC is getting more games, better PC support, and a buy once, play anywhere model that links Android and Windows gaming.

A new report claims that Google plans to add a new system tool called DeliQueue to Android 17, which will reduce wait times at the core of the system and help apps run better.

Google is finally rolling out the first beta for Android 17 with a clear focus in improving performance and in expanding the Adaptive Apps feature.