Google is working on improving the cybersecurity of Android smartphones and tablets by hardening the defenses of the entire ecosystem at the firmware level. Firmware is the computer software behind ...

Google has started working to harden the security of Android at the firmware level, a component of the software stack that interacts directly with the various processors of a system on a chip (SoC).

Android 17 isn't bringing radical changes to the Android platform, but it is making some changes that many users are going to ...

Smartphone gaming has evolved from simple puzzle apps to console-quality experiences, and with each Android firmware update, our devices get a little closer to rivalling dedicated gaming handhelds. If ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Beware the Keenadu Android backdoor. A new report from cybersecurity experts with the Sophos ...

Why it matters: Android is the world's most popular mobile operating system, but it's also the hardest to secure against a variety of cybersecurity threats that keep evolving. Google aims to improve ...

Researchers found a firmware-level Android backdoor called Keenadu preinstalled on certain tablets before sale. The malware injects into Android’s Zygote process, giving attackers broad control over ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...