EU tells Google to open up AI on Android; Google says that’s “unwarranted intervention”

Google has consistently spoken against the regulations imposed under the DMA, but it and the other gatekeepers have been ...
Android Authority

Nothing owners can now try Android 16 thanks to Nothing OS 4.0 open beta

Nothing has announced the availability of the Nothing OS 4.0 open beta, based on Android 16. The open beta is available on the Nothing Phone 2 and 3, as well as the Nothing Phone 2a series. Expect a ...
9to5google

Gemini will soon work as your Android assistant even with ‘Activity’ disabled

Google has announced (via email) that Gemini app users can soon access basic smart assistant capabilities on their Android phone without having usage “Activity” saved. When the Gemini Apps Activity ...
Geeky Gadgets

Unleash Your Android: 9 Open Source Apps You Need

Open-source applications are transforming the way you can enhance your Android device’s functionality and user experience. These apps not only boost performance but also strengthen security and ...
9to5google

Google app rolls out ‘Activity’ tab with Search history, more on Android

After testing in recent months, the Google Search app on Android has now widely rolled out an “Activity” tab in the bottom bar. Replacing the “Saved” tab, Activity appears as the last item on the ...
techtimes

Google Makes Android Development Private, But Will the OS No Longer Be Open-Source?

For the longest time since the release of Android, it has been available for users and developers to access thanks to its open-source setup via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but Google is ...
Ars Technica

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

It’s been nearly 20 years since Google revealed Android, which the company described as the first “truly open” mobile operating system, setting Google-powered phones apart from the iPhone’s ...