Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind

Google created a benchmark earlier this year to evaluate how LLMs perform in Android app development, and Android Bench is ...

Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print

Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones ...

Android backups are changing and it's going to affect everyone's Google cloud storage

Storing your data in the cloud isn't cheap, which is most likely why Google has been making changes to its services, with a ...
9to5Google

All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won’t take up much space

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts towards your Google Account storage.
ZDNet

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

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 ...
TechRepublic

Google Launches New Android Security Features to Fight Scams, Theft

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and spyware forensics. Android is getting its biggest security upgrade yet.
WGAL

Android users may qualify for part of $135 million settlement

CONSUMERS. 8 ON YOUR SIDE INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THE DETAILS. THE NUMBER $135 MILLION. THAT’S HOW MUCH IS IN THE POOL FOR THIS PARTICULAR CASE. THIS LAWSUIT WAS FILED MORE THAN FIVE YEARS AGO ...
SlashGear

Google Will Pay $135M To Android Users – Here's How To See If You Are Eligible

There is currently $135 million up for grabs after Google reached a settlement in January 2026, following a class action lawsuit alleging that Google's Android devices transferred cellular data to ...
USA Today

Here's how to qualify for a payment from a Google data settlement

Android phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google's collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected ...
Android

Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Payout for Data Drain on Android: How to Get Your Share

Google has reached a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Android devices used cellular data without user permission since 2017. Eligible U.S. users (excluding ...
techtimes

Android vs iOS Privacy Compared: Which Smartphone Keeps Your Data Safer in 2026?

Smartphone privacy has become a key concern as mobile devices store more personal and financial data than ever. The debate around Android vs iOS privacy highlights two different approaches: Apple ...
IEEE

Development of SQL and NoSQL Database Integration Using Query Direct Access and Change Data Capture Approaches in an Android Application

Abstract: One implementation of a hybrid database is in Android applications. In the context of the dynamic and diverse development of Android applications, a strategic approach to selecting database ...