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HakuX 1.2.0 Xbox emulator improves performance on Android handhelds, enabling 80% of tested games to run at original frame rates at doubled resolution.
Google is expanding access to Android development tools for coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, enabling them to debug, test, and verify fixes across Android Studio and CLI.
Google announced that the Play Store will evaluate foldable app quality starting next year, boosting visibility for well-adapted apps.
Google is opening enrolment for third-party Android app stores in its Registered App Store programme, launching on Android 17 QPR2 and higher from December 1, 2026.
Amazon has added handwriting support to its Kindle app for Android devices.
Guide explaining how to recreate Pixel VIPs functionality on non-Pixel Android phones using native settings, Google Contacts and Find Hub.
Cooling fans are appearing in mid-range Android phones like the HONOR Win 2 and OnePlus Ace 7, expanding beyond niche gaming flagships to broader markets.
Extended review of the Lenovo Googlebook running Google's new OS finds the Android laptop experience promising in some areas but awkward for productivity compared to traditional Chromebooks.
Google's Registered App Stores program now accepts enrollment for third-party app stores, enabling streamlined sideloading on Android devices starting December 1.
Google's Registered App Stores program launches December 1, following Epic Games' antitrust victory, allowing third-party stores preferential placement on Android devices.
Google is implementing more granular contact permissions in Android 17 QPR2 to limit app access to bulk contact edits.
A developer has restored Android Auto functionality to phone screens after Google discontinued the feature, enabling the original car integration experience.
Redmagic OS 12 based on Android 17 is moving toward a global rollout, with device compatibility details beginning to emerge.
Google's Pixel Tag tracker will bring new alert features to the Find Hub app, including 'Left Behind' and 'Ring your phone' functionality.
WhatsApp is redesigning its Android settings menu using Material Design 3, grouping related options with rounded containers and updating navigation and chat bar interfaces.
Cocoon 3.1 beta launcher adds Enhanced Device Access, enabling users to suspend, resume, and switch between games directly from the home grid with performance optimizations for lower-spec handhelds.
Android Authority reviews the Oukitel WP63, a rugged phone with an integrated igniter feature alongside its massive battery and rugged design.
An Android enthusiast critiques the homogenization of Android design and software, noting how brands are converging toward iPhone-like aesthetics despite Android's hardware advantages.
