Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.

New emojis, RCS messaging fixes, and performance updates. Learn about key features, bug fixes, and known issues.

We've spotted a toggle to boot with 16KB page sizes in the Android 17 beta, here's everything you need to know about Google's ...

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

Many people think Android's Developer Options are meant only for developers, but that's not true. They actually unlock powerful settings that can boost performance, add extra controls, limit ...

This beginner guide explains what every Google Gemini icon means on Android, iPhone, and the web. It covers key symbols like profile, voice input, Gemini Live, model selector, tools, attachments, and ...

As a long-time staple on Pixel phones that recently took over for Samsung Messages in the U.S., Google Messages is the closest thing we have to a default texting app on Android. It has built-in RCS ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

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 ...