Android 17 Beta arrives with quiet but meaningful changes, hinting at a smarter release cycle and subtle polish ahead.

Abstract: Over the past decade, mobile phone usage has surged, with Android dominating the smartphone market. While its open ecosystem facilitates app development, it also makes Android devices a ...

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...

With its new Creator Studio bundle, Apple collects Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, the iWork apps, and more into a single subscription. The move clearly signals Apple's intent to challenge ...

Your Android phone is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: most people only ever use the main blade, while a dozen other specialized tools stay folded away, gathering dust. But as mobile software becomes ...

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams. Image: prima91/Adobe Stock Android users often ...

Home Up finally works again on One UI 8.5 beta, and its latest update brings deeper home screen controls and less cramped folder layouts. Foldable users get meaningful tweaks, like control over how ...