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Match Group announced today that Google has agreed to allow the company to use an alternative payment system for its Android apps.

Microsoft has just released a big update for the Windows 11 Subsystem for Android ahead of its Build 2022 conference next week.

Amazon introduced today its new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids tablets, which should deliver improved performance and longer battery life at a very competitive price.

Google is planning to give some love to over 20 of its tablet apps on Android tablets.

There’s often a curious disconnect between my understanding of Google and the way it presents itself to the public.

The Google TV Android app will soon be able to cast content from other streaming services to smart TVs.

The Android Auto update coming this summer will introduce a brand new UI designed to adapt to any screen size.

Google used its first in-person I/O event in three years to announce an incredible range of products and services.

The May 2022 update for Microsoft's original Surface Duo improves the in-app camera experience in dual-screen modes.

Tinder parent company Match Group sued Google this week for abusing its monopoly power over Android app distribution.

Google today announced the release of Android Studio Chipmunk, the latest stable version of its integrated developer environment.

Amazon revealed this week that customers will no longer be able to buy ebooks from the Kindle or Amazon apps on Android.

Google's YouTube Go app for Android users with limited data or a slow connection will shut down in August.

The May Xbox Update brings an activity feed with stories to the Xbox app on Android and iPhone and a new QoS service to the console.

Google’s supported Pixel handsets are already receiving the May 2022 update, which fixes bugs and security vulnerabilities.

If you’re looking to get into Android software development but don’t have any experience, Google may just have the (free) online course for you.

Google announced today that developers can preview the SDK Runtime and Topics API for its upcoming Privacy Sandbox for Android.

Google has started rolling out a new Data Safety section that will appear on the store listings of all Android apps on the Google Play Store.

Google today announced the release of Android 13 Beta 1, which adds new features for developers and, one hopes, for end users too.

A prototype Google Pixel Watch was allegedly found by the patron of a restaurant who promptly reported it to an Android blog.

Google wants to get rid of third-party Android apps that can record phone calls on its Play Store.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has started shipping in the US and Canada today with some special limited-time offers on Amazon and Best Buy.

The April 2022 updates for the Surface Duo 2 and the original Surface Duo bring security fixes for the two dual-screen devices, but there are also some Miracast improvements for the older dual-screen device. 

After two years with Mint Mobile, I’ve moved my phone number back to Google Fi. I’ll miss hearing from Ryan Reynolds, and the lower overall cost.

The Google Play Store will soon start hiding outdated Android apps that may not have the latest privacy and security features.

Google today delivered the Pixel Update for April 2022, and it looks like Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users won’t have to wait to get it for a change.

Microsoft has reportedly announced an internal reorganization earlier this week and created a new Android division under Chief Product Officer Panos Panay.