Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.
MUO on MSN

I found 3 Android 17 settings so useful I'm confused why they're hidden by default

Don't miss out on these three hidden Android 17 features ...
MUO on MSN

I stopped waiting for Android Studio and built my first app in Google AI Studio instead

Building directly for Android beats creating web apps by a mile.

Android 17's Missing App Lock Feature May Still Be on the Way

The app lock feature, which was missing in Android 17 stable, is not dead, as Google is reportedly still working on it behind ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
Android

Paris Hilton Builds Her Own Android App Using Google AI: No Code, Just Vibes

Google’s partnership with Paris Hilton highlights the rise of “vibe coding,” a conversational approach to software development that allows users to build mobile applications without writing code.
ZDNet

I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don't regret it

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
KGW8

Google unveils AI tools that let users build Android apps without coding

WASHINGTON — Google is making it easier for people to create Android apps with artificial intelligence, even if they don’t know how to code. At its Google I/O developer conference this week, the ...