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Your phone can run ADB on itself with no PC, and it's how I finally killed the bloatware I couldn't uninstall

Shizuku is a game-changer for tinkering lovers ...
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“Bad Epoll” Linux Kernel Bug Lets Any User Grab Root

A newly disclosed use-after-free in the Linux kernel's epoll code, CVE-2026-46242, lets an unprivileged user get root on ...
Ars Technica

Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today

Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar as a mature operating system like Android still has big days, this is one ...
The New York Times

15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Android Phone Could Do

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
CNET

You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile team, ...
SlashGear

Android 17: How To Know If Your Phone Is Getting The Upgrade

Android 17, the next major version of Google's mobile operating system, is currently undergoing beta testing and is expected to be released to the general public in June 2026. Naturally, Google's ...
techtimes

Best Android Phones for Gaming in 2026 That Deliver Lag-Free Action

Discover the best gaming phone Android users can buy in 2026. Compare top Android gaming phones by performance, thermals, display, and battery to find your perfect match. Pixabay, dominickvietor ...
Forbes

875 Million Android Phones Put At Risk From This 60 Second Hack

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Android phones can be hacked in 60 seconds. Updated March 18: Article now updated with a ...
9to5google

Google is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life. Announced by the Android LLVM toolchain team this week, Google is ...
Android

Google is Quietly Making Your Android Phone Faster Via Kernel Optimization

Google is implementing AutoFDO (Automatic Feedback-Directed Optimization) in the Android kernel to improve performance and battery life. Now, the system reorganizes the core code of the OS to ...
ZDNet

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

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TechRepublic

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks. If you’re using an older Android phone, ...