Google’s Android operating system has long been lauded as a beacon of open-source collaboration. However, recent years have witnessed a shift in Google’s development approach, leading to a seemingly paradoxical situation: Android development becoming increasingly private, while the project remains fundamentally open source. This shift...
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Google has officially unveiled Android 15, the latest iteration of its popular mobile operating system. This new update promises to bring a host of exciting features and enhancements, designed to elevate the user experience and keep Android at the forefront of mobile technology. As against...
Google Launches Upgraded Find My Device Network for Android devices
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
April 10, 2024
In a move long awaited by Android users, Google has finally launched its revamped Find My Device network. This new feature offers a significant boost in lost device recovery, bringing Android closer to Apple’s “Find My” functionality. During the Google IO 2023 event , Google...
Mercedes-Benz is developing its own operating system, called MB.OS, which will be used in all of its vehicles starting in 2024. MB.OS is based on Linux and is designed to be more flexible, scalable, and secure than the current operating systems used by Mercedes-Benz. It...
Missed Google I/O 2023 – Here is a quick summary
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
May 11, 2023
Google IO 2023 started with CEO Sundar Pichai’s keynote. The key announcements include Google Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 7a, Android 14 and lots and lots of AI announcements. You can watch the complete keynote here… Google Search Undoubtedly Google’s most successful product, search is...
We have been tracking the development and release of Android 14 since its first developer preview. Today, the second Developer Preview of Android 14 gets released, building on the work of the first developer preview of Android 14 from last month with additional enhancements to...
Google has just released the first developer preview of Android 14, named the Upside Down Cake! As we all know, Google has long discontinued the naming of Android versions (since Android 10). However, they do still continue to name them atleast for their internal use...
Android SDK Extensions – Extend new functionality to existing Android devices
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
January 14, 2023
Android, since version 10, has been supporting Modular System Components. This allows to expedite functional and security updates to the Android ecosystem outside of major API level releases and make new functionality backward compatible on already-released Android versions. End-user devices can receive updates to these...
Android Auto overhaul – Share your digital car key!
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
January 12, 2023
After years, Google finally has brought in a major overhaul to its Android Auto infotainment system. Android Auto has been around for almost a decade with ever growing acceptance amongst the users and car manufacturers alike. Simply connect your phone to your car display –...
As the holiday season kicks in, Android has come up with some new features to spice up your holidays, as part of Android’s December 2022 features update! Some of them even can help you get in the spirit, too. Have fun and express yourself with...