Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the well-trodden path, ...

Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed ...

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...

For the longest time since the release of Android, it has been available for users and developers to access thanks to its open-source setup via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but Google is ...

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...

Ultimate Summary: Google will start developing Android OS behind closed doors, starting next week. Not to be confused with taking Android closed-source, as Google will continue to open source the code ...

There's a lot going on in the Android Auto world these days, and Google has every reason in the world to be as committed as ever to improving the experience behind the wheel. Android Auto is already ...

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google is working to expand video support for Android Auto and Automotive interfaces. An early-access Android Automotive feature ...

The in-car tech arms race is heating up again, and Google doesn’t want to be left in the rearview. While Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra system soaked up attention last week, Google is stepping forward to ...

It’s all about your data, information that GM and others say is critical for them to make better cars and improve the owner experience. It’s been more than a decade now since the debut of Apple ...