Earlier this year Google revealed that while it will continue to support the Android Open Source Project by releasing source code for each new build of the operating system, the actual development ...

Google's mobile platform hasn't been as open as it sometimes claimed.

There's some trouble brewing ahead for developers of custom ROMs for Pixel phones. In the midst of a reorganization about how the Android open-source project is run, Pixel ROM devs have been caught by ...

F-Droid says Google’s developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends verification as a security step. Google’s new developer registration decree is ...

Apple's Swift programming language is now being officially extended to support Android app development through the establishment of a dedicated Android Working Group within the Swift open-source ...

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.

Open-source apps can have a mixed reputation. They're often seen as being very powerful but lack the polish of their closed-source counterparts. But it doesn't have to be like that. Some of the best ...

Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Pro, Pixel’s growth, Honor’s AI button, Qualcomm’s new fast charging option, Nothing’s ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

In 2027, a major phone OEM will ship phones with a new open-source OS. Security and privacy are the big selling points of Motorola's GrapheneOS phones. Some users are concerned about Motorola's ...