Google announced on August 31 that Android 17 will support Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), a new internet standard designed to close a privacy gap that few Android users even knew existed. Until now, ...

Google’s Android 17 adds stricter controls to prevent apps from scanning local Wi-Fi networks without permission.

Android 17 privacy features now encrypt the TLS Server Name Indication field at OS level, making it the first major mobile OS ...

I’m glad that gaming handhelds are making a return. But when I first saw the Legion C700, I was worried that its cloud gaming angle would be a pain. Building a portable gaming machine primarily around ...

I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to gain shell-level privileges without requiring a computer connection.

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In the vast and ever-evolving world of smartphones, knowing how to check your Android version is crucial. Whether you’re troubleshooting an app issue, ensuring compatibility with updates, or simply ...

Google has just released a patch for the connectivity issues encountered by some Android Auto users. However, the fixes aren’t part of the latest Android Auto build but are included in a new version ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...