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What’s a bootloader? And 10 other Android terms you should know

Learn a little more about the device in your pocket.

I went on a 'digital archeology' dig and finally found my missing downloads

So that's where they've been all this time ...

I installed Android on an Echo Show, and it gave my smart display a new life

Select Echo Show models can now be jailbroken, allowing you to ditch Fire OS for Android and install any app under the sun.

Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves.

Nintendo 3DS emulation on Android just got a lot less confusing thanks to a simple update

Nintendo 3DS emulator Azahar just released a simple update that cleared up one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of 3DS emulation.
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Android 17: Release Date, Expected Features, and Latest Leaks (Tracker)

Google's next version of Android, internally called Cinnamon Bun, will be called Android 17. It is expected to be released at Google I/O 2026. Thanks to ...