Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...
PCMag on MSN

F-Droid Warns Google’s New Rules Could Kill Third-Party Android App Stores

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...
CNET

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. I've spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking ...
Android Authority

Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken

Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good. Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova ...
CBS News

Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR1 September update rolling out with 24 Pixel fixes

The Android 16 QPR1 update with the September 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 ...
CNET

The Top Android Phones of 2026 Could Get Better AI With Arm's New CPUs

The next generation of Arm's CPUs, used in phones from Samsung and others, feature higher AI performance than last year's. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the ...
TechCrunch

Sony rolls out new ‘PlayStation Family’ parental controls app

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a dedicated parental controls app called “PlayStation Family” on iOS and Android. The new app features a series of new tools ...
Gizmochina

Android’s sideloading restrictions face a clever workaround

Google’s upcoming plan to tighten app sideloading on Android has raised eyebrows among users who value the platform’s flexibility. Starting in late 2026, the company will require developers to verify ...