Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)

Researchers say PromptSpy is the first Android malware to use generative AI during execution, querying Gemini to stay on a device.
Android Authority

Cinnamon Bun is baking: Google confirms Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon

Google says Android 17 Beta 1 will arrive soon, following the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch. Devices still enrolled in the Android Beta Program will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1.

3 hidden Android sensors you'll actually want to try

From finding hidden metal to adjusting lighting, these hidden gems will change how you use your phone ...
Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...
ZDNet

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...
PC Magazine

Excited About Android for PC? This Leak Gives Us First Glimpse of New OS

With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer technology, James covers mobile phones, apps, operating systems, wearables, AI, and more.