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Google Moves Android Development Private—Is It Really Open-Source Anymore?

Google is making some big changes to how it operates the open-source version of Android, aka the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). As reported by Android Authority, the company says it will soon ...
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Gemini needs a sidekick for Android XR to work, and it could be on your wrist

Wear OS (aka Android Wear) and Google Glass both went public in 2014, but they had nothing to do with one another. Now, Google should show off its new AR glasses at I/O 2025 later this month. But this ...
Android Authority

Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work

One area where iOS beats Android is its deep integration with MacBooks, which is to be expected since Apple controls both ecosystems. While tools exist to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC, ...
Ars Technica

Chrome OS is “combining” with Android, but what does that mean?

Android and Chrome OS have been developed in parallel for years, but Google is planning to streamline its operating systems. In a recent interview, Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat stated ...

Google and Apple partnering on Android-iPhone switching (no, really) — here's how it could work

Google and Apple have jointly announced they're working to make it easier to swap between phones running iOS and Android, with the latest Android Canary release giving us a preview of how it could all ...
Android Authority

Here's what I'll miss about Chrome OS once it turns into Android

I never thought the day would come, but Chrome OS has an expiration date. It’s not right around the corner — it’ll probably take a couple of years, but one day, all Chromebooks will run Android over ...
Android Police

Android OS updates: How long will your phone be supported?

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...
CNET

Smart Glasses Are Going to Work This Time, Google's Android President Tells CNET

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 Rolling Out to CMF Phone 1, CMF Phone 2 Pro, and Nothing Phone 3a Lite

Nothing OS 4.0 rollout begins for CMF Phone 1 and reaches CMF Phone 2 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, emphasising consistency, usability and smoother daily use.
ExtremeTech

Android 17 Codenamed 'Cinnamon Bun,' Continuing the OS's Sweet Tradition

Google has officially confirmed the internal codename for Android 17. The next major OS update is called “Cinnamon Bun,” as seen in the latest Android Canary 2511 release. Cinnamon Bun now sits as a ...
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/e/OS 3.1.1 Sets New Privacy and Parental Control Standards

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. /e/OS 3.1.1 just ...