Android 17 Beta 4 is now rolling out to Pixel devices, and Google says it is the “last scheduled beta of this release cycle.” After the larger Beta 3 update brought new features and platform stability, this release appears focused on final refinements ahead of a stable launch later this quarter. To install Android 17 […]
Google has launched Wear OS 6.1, based on Android 16's second Quarterly Platform Release (QPR2) — specifically API level 36.1 — which first dropped in December as a minor SDK update. The last comparable release was Wear OS 5.1 in November 2024, which brought a significant jump from Android 14 to 15. Google has confirmed […]
The first thing you should do if your Android phone has become sluggish is to wipe off its storage. Here are some tips for speeding up your outdated Android phone if you're not sure where to start. Delete unused apps Phones can accumulate a large number of unused apps over time, leaving your device looking […]
Enabling Developer Options and USB debugging is crucial if you want to test apps, get more control over your Android device, or connect your phone to a computer for development. This built-in Android function provides you with the ability to delve deeper, regardless of whether you're a power user or simply attempting to troubleshoot a […]
ADB is a command-line tool that makes it easier for your Android smartphone and a PC to communicate. The tool has many more applications besides only rooting and updating Android ROMs (more on this later). The traditional method for using ADB entails connecting your Android device to the Desktop through USB. But there is an […]
All apps on Google's platform will be impacted by a new requirement that is being added to the Play Store. The goal of this new requirement is to provide people more control and privacy over their data. All Google Play Store applications that currently support account creation will soon be required to support account deletion […]
Please note that rooting your Android phone can be a complex and potentially risky process. Before proceeding, it's important to research thoroughly, understand the risks and potential consequences, and proceed at your own risk. Also, the information I provide in this article may not apply to all Android devices, as different manufacturers may have different […]
You've therefore chosen that you want to learn how to create Android apps. Great! Sadly, good intentions can only go you so far. It can be challenging to learn how to code. Sometimes even where to begin is a mystery! So, before you even begin, you undoubtedly have a ton of questions to address. Lot […]
The Android 13 October update is releasing now and contains nine fixes in front of upcoming Pixel phones. This second update boasts nine enhancements across Audio, Connectivity, User Interface, and Wi-Fi after only five changes were made last month. The Android 13 UI is the focus of this month's updates, which also address empty Quick […]
Kotlin 1.7.0, an update to the JVM, web, and mobile programming language from JetBrains, includes an alpha version of the ground-breaking K2 compiler. K2 is designed to accelerate the creation of new language features, unify the platforms that Kotlin supports, and offer an API for compiler modifications in addition to enhancing performance. However, the alpha […]
During the annual Firebase Summit, Google revealed more simple extensions and improved support for macOS and Flutter apps, as well as the beta launch of Firebase Personalization. If you're unfamiliar with Firebase, it's a set of cloud-based app development tools from Google that provide developers access to things like a database, storage, hosting, crash analytics, […]
One of the first things you should do when you get your new Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro is open the hidden “Developer options” menu. Don't be put off by the word “developer” because this hidden Android 12 menu contains functionality that any Android user can use. If you don't have a Pixel 6 […]
Android 12 Developer Preview 1 is here, but it's not exactly easy to get. Because this first Android 12 version is meant for developers, Google isn't just making it an opt-in process like later beta versions will be. But, if you're willing to take the risk (and not get upset if and when things go […]
Android 12 DP2 just picked up its second bug-fixing update, bumping things numerically to DP2.2. This latest release includes a lot more fixes than DP2.1 did, including a fix for video encoding issues that I ran into, a crash tied to the Bluetooth section of Settings, disappearing widgets, and a failure to save Wi-Fi passwords, […]
Whether you want to install a custom ROM, turn on some hidden Android features, or take screenshots from apps that prevent you from doing so, you'll need the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and fastboot. They're part of the Google SDK platform tools and give you some lower-level access to your phone. You've got to prepare […]
