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Android users get new safety and tracking features: Google's October 2026 update brings useful changes

Google is rolling out a fresh set of Android improvements this October, bringing new features designed to make smartphones ...

Your Older Android Phone Is Getting a New Scam Defense — Here’s What Google Changed

Google is bringing scam-call protection to older Android phones. Learn which versions qualify, how the safeguard works, and how to check for updates.
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All Android Users Can Now Update Android Auto to Version 17.1

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 17.1 for production devices. This build landed in the beta program earlier this month, and it is now available for devices configured to ...
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All Users Can Now Download Android Auto 18.0 As "Cielo" Update Is Coming

While the version number suggests otherwise, this is a minor update. It doesn’t bring any front-facing changes, though it ...
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Android Auto 17.7 Is Out For Everyone – Here's How To Update Yours

When Google announced Android 17 at Google I/O 2026, it also marked the arrival of Android Auto 17. Android Auto 17 added many new features, with Google primarily focusing on Gemini AI's deeper ...
TechRepublic

Android Cheat Sheet: Features, Updates, Security, and More

Android cheat sheet covering Android 17, versions, features, security, software updates, APKs, sideloading, and how to keep your device secure. Android powers devices across a wide range of ...
TechCrunch

X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

Nearly a year ago, Elon Musk-owned X announced it would begin rebuilding the Android version of its app, which had not held up well compared with its iOS counterpart. On Monday, the company shipped ...