Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed ...

The modern smartphone is a powerful little tool. But what makes it different from mobile phones of yesteryear is the capability to install third-party apps, letting users truly explore the machine's ...

Thinking about working as a developer specializing in Android OS? Consider pursuing Google's Associate Android Developer (AAD) certification. This entry-level credential can boost your resume by ...

Just like Android proper, you can unlock Android Auto developer settings on your car. But do you need to? Here's what you ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the well-trodden path, ...

What is the Android 16 Developer Preview? Google tests its major Android releases in stages. We're currently in the developer preview phase of Android 16's testing, which means that builds available ...

Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the ...

In a nutshell: Google has confirmed that it will now develop Android privately as part of its efforts to streamline the development process. However, the company has assured users and developers that ...

David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, he's reviewed phones for TechRadar as well as covered tech, gaming, and culture for Engadget, Popular Mechanics ...

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android marks new territory in cross-platform development with Apple's programming language. The Swift project has released the first preview releases of ...