Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.
eWeek

Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark

Google’s new Android Bench ranks the top AI models for Android coding, with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leading Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2-Codex.
The Escapist

Jetpack Cat is getting nerfed, including a removed perk, according to Overwatch dev

Ever since Jetpack Cat was released, the Overwatch community has been demanding major nerfs. That could be happening very soon. Jetpack Cat was one of five heroes to arrive in Season 1, Overwatch’s ...
Forbes

The Best Android Smartwatches, Tested Over An Entire Year

Your Android smartwatch should do more than pair seamlessly with your Android phone—it should accurately track your fitness and sleep routines, take calls, play music, offer on-device AI that answers ...
Techno-Science.net

Android 17 Beta : How to Download and Install on Eligible Devices

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...
Gizmochina

Android 17 Beta 1 is here: How to install, eligible devices, and new features

Just three days ago, Google confirmed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming, and now it’s here. We weren’t expecting the first beta to be released so quickly, but it’s here with improvements to privacy, ...
TechRepublic

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk Your email has been sent If you’re using an older Android phone, Google has a message you probably don’t want to hear. More than 40% of ...
GameSpot

Overwatch's New Hero Jetpack Cat Has A Legendary Voice Actor Purr-Forming The Meows

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Jennifer Hale--most famously known for Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy--has been confirmed to voice Jetpack Cat in Overwatch. The flying ...
Tom's Guide

Samsung just confirmed its Android XR smart glasses will launch this year — here’s how they can beat Ray-Ban Meta

Fitness Trackers Forget smart glasses, I saw the future of smart contact lenses — and they're coming sooner than you think Smart Glasses I tested the MemoMind One AI smart glasses — and I think I’m ...
Android

Why High-Performance Android Apps Require More Than Just Kotlin and Jetpack

These days, smartphone users want instantaneous feedback and responsiveness from their apps and experiences. That’s easier said than done, though. It requires more than just clean, frontend code. It ...
Computerworld

Android 2026 preview: 7 things to watch

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...