Android 17 Fixes Long-Standing App Orientation Frustrations

Android 17 finally removes the developer opt-out for app orientation and resizability restrictions on large-screen devices.

Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops

However, Android 17 will also bring significant improvements to our phones. A useful side effect of these restrictions is that there will be fewer interruptions when you rotate an app. If you've ever ...
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This Preinstalled Android Malware Can Hack Any App You Launch on a Device

Be wary of cheap Android devices. Antivirus provider Kaspersky discovers a new backdoor called 'Keenadu,' which has been ...

Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

Google Is Rolling Out Android File Backups, But Don't Get Too Excited Just Yet

Google is finally going to allow you to download a local file backup of your Android device, and the feature is now starting ...
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Google fixes one of Android’s biggest backup gaps, and I think it’s long overdue

Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.