A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone’s own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.
Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here’s everything the new budget phone offers
Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.
Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.
Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every screen.
Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.
Your Android backups are going to start using more of your Google account storage, but at least you’ll also have more control over what gets backed up.
AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.
Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.