Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

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

One in 4 Android phones potentially affected by a staggering security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and protected handsets in less than 60 seconds.

Android 16 Now Has a Desktop Mode for Your Pixel 8 or Newer

Connect your Pixel 8 or newer to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with. It's ...
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Write ladder logic in Python. Simulate it. Test it. Deploy it.

Status: Core engine, Click PLC dialect, CircuitPython dialect, and VS Code debugger are implemented and tested (~26k lines, 1,600+ tests). Not yet on PyPI. API may still change. AutomationDirect CLICK ...
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Your Pixel can now double up as a full Android PC with nothing more than a USB-C cable

After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop. Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience. The mode ...