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Android is open source, but your phone isn't—here's why Google locked it down

Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.

Android 17 stable is officially rolling out to Google Pixels, here's what's new!

Google launches Android 17 stable for Pixel 6 and newer, bringing App Bubbles, enhanced privacy controls, and security ...

There's one group of Android users Google's new sideloading rules won't affect

LineageOS says Google's new developer verification system for sideloading apps on Android will not affect devices running its ...
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These 5 open-source utilities should be on every Android phone

They're all must-have, beautiful tools that no one should miss out on ...

Android 17 stable update is rolling out to Pixel phones

The update is available for Pixel 6 and later. Google has officially begun rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, the ...
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Microsoft Reveals Project Solara, An Android-Based OS For AI Agents

Microsoft has announced Project Solara, a new chip-to-cloud platform built specifically for AI agents and the specialized hardware they run on. Unveiled at Build 2026 by the company's Applied Sciences ...
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New Google Security Warning For Android 14, 15 And 16 Users—Update Now

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...