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Gemini can now order your lunch as Android app control rolls out on Galaxy S26 [Gallery]

Rolling out now to the Galaxy S26 series, Gemini task automation – also referred to as “screen automation” – hands control over certain Android apps to your AI assistant. We got a preview of this when ...
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Google is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery ...

Google's Android boss talks Android 17, sideloading drama, and why he hates phone cases

We sat down with Google's Sameer Samat to talk about Android's next transitional moment, sideloading, and his favorite devices right now.

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.
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Plaintext in the Wild: Investigating Secure Connection Label Accuracy for Android Apps

Abstract: Smartphones have become deeply integrated into daily life, prompting widespread concern over how mobile apps handle user data. The Google Play Store requires Android developers to disclose ...