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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 ...
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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 ...
Forbes

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 ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and ...

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 ...