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Android is open source, but your phone isn't—here's why Google locked it down

Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.

Google Finally Kills the Most Awkward Name in Tech: NotebookLM Is Now Gemini Notebook

Google is dropping the awkward 'LM' from NotebookLM, rebranding the AI research tool to Gemini Notebook and rolling out major ...

Android 17 stable update is rolling out to Pixel phones

The update is available for Pixel 6 and later. Google has officially begun rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, the ...

Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind

Google created a benchmark earlier this year to evaluate how LLMs perform in Android app development, and Android Bench is ...

'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now

'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now ...
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LineageOS proves you can de-Google your Android phone without ruining your life

You don't need Google to use Android... mostly.

Prepare your thumbs: Google shows off Android 17's foldable gaming mode in action

Google has showcased Android 17's foldable gaming mode, turning foldables into handheld consoles with a customizable virtual gamepad.
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The LLVM Compiler Infrastructure

LLVM powers the core development tools, operating systems, and most applications at Apple Computer, where it long ago ...

Google just changed how it grades the AI models you use for Android coding

Google resets its Android Bench leaderboard with a new testing framework and eight new models.The Latest Tech News, Delivered ...
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Chrome is my default browser, but I've outsourced the heavy lifting to Brave and Firefox

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...