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Google has released the January 2026 Android Canary build. We’ve found evidence that this software could bring Quick Share/AirDrop integration to Pixel 9 phones. We also spotted a few other visual ...

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Google announced a sweeping round of Android upgrades on Tuesday, Dec. 2, timed with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The update bundle includes a second release of Android 16 for ...

An all-new leak adds credence to the idea that Google will split notifications and quick settings into separate panels starting in Android 17.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.