A MediaTek chip flaw could put up to 875 million Android phones at risk, exposing how a locked device can still be vulnerable below the surface.

Lucid Gravity owners are beginning to receive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility through a complimentary over-the-air software update.

One in 4 Android phones potentially affected by a staggering security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and protected handsets in less than 60 seconds.

On one hand, that allows plenty of freedom, so users can install older versions of apps, apps that are no longer supported, or apps that they develop themselves. On the other, its ...

A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.

A hardware security flaw found in many Android phones allowed white hat hackers to gain entry in under a minute, according to a new report. From there, they accessed sensitive user data, including ...

At Mobile World Congress, Android boss Sameer Samat talked about quite a few subjects, including Android 17 and the future of ...

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...

Google is preparing a high-friction Android sideloading option that allows experienced users to install apps without verification. However, it is adding strong warnings and extra steps to reduce scams ...

On the surface, the Superbox media streaming devices for sale at retailers like BestBuy and Walmart may seem like a steal: They offer unlimited access to more than 2,200 pay-per-view and streaming ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

Apple’s iOS 26 design, called Liquid Glass, sparked plenty of arguments when it appeared in June. Some people loved the bright shine, see-through icons, and soft light effects. Others called it hard ...