Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. The findings are clear, Google says. “Android users reported ...

Google is following through on its pledge to split Android versions into more frequent updates. We already had one Android 16 release this year, and now it’s time for the second. The new version is ...

Google is rolling out Gemini to Android Auto, marking the next step in integrating its AI across devices. The new assistant replaces Google Assistant and offers improved natural language understanding ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...