When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project "Aluminium"—the conversation ...

If you need to encrypt a file on your Android device so it can be safely shared with other users, this handy app gets the job ...

Android system updates improve security, fix vulnerabilities, and enhance performance through monthly patches, Play System ...

Rowhammer attacks have been around since 2014, and mitigations are in place in most modern systems, but the team at gddr6.fail has found ways to apply the attack to current-generation GPUs.

Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement. This “advanced flow” is for ...

The one-time ‘advanced flow’ includes 24 hours of cooling off time. The one-time ‘advanced flow’ includes 24 hours of cooling off time. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism.

After settling its lengthy antitrust battle over the Android app ecosystem earlier this month, Google said Thursday it will make it easier to install Android apps from outside the Play Store. The ...

Playing original Xbox games on your Android device is now within reach, thanks to the X1 Box emulator. Built on the XEMU project, this emulator allows you to relive classic titles like Halo: Combat ...

Android performance improvements often come from visible features like faster app launches or smoother animations. However, some of the most impactful changes happen deep within the operating system ...

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches. Image: Denny Müller/Unsplash Android could soon feel ...

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life. Announced by the Android LLVM toolchain team this week, Google is ...

Google is implementing AutoFDO (Automatic Feedback-Directed Optimization) in the Android kernel to improve performance and battery life. Now, the system reorganizes the core code of the OS to ...