Google releases biggest security update for Android users in years, patches 100-plus bugs; how to install updates

Google has issued its largest Android security update in nearly eight years, addressing 129 vulnerabilities, including a critical Qualcomm zero-day exploited in the wild. The update, with patch levels ...

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

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Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

Google stuffs Gemini into Android Studio Panda 2 to build apps from prompts

Google has released Android Studio Panda 2, a feature drop including an AI agent that can create apps from scratch and an ...

Critical Android Update—Google And CISA Confirm 0-Day Device Attacks

The zero-day that Google has included in the March Android security bulletin, and cybersecurity experts have warned could enable an attacker to bypass security controls and assume device control.

Update Your Android ASAP to Patch These 129 Security Flaws

Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for March with patches for 129 vulnerabilities, one of which is a zero-day flaw that may be under targeted, limited exploitation.
Android Authority

How to download Android 17 Beta 1 on your Pixel right now (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:31 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:21 PM ET): While ...
Android Authority

Android 17 release date: The next major update is coming soon! (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's new Windows 11 Bluetooth update comes with useful benefits (and a major caveat)

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ZDNet

How to use your Android phone to master Linux Bash scripts (instead of doomscrolling)

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Android Police

Google announces Android 17 Beta 1, officially signaling the death of Developer Previews [UPDATE]

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InfoWorld

Java use in AI development continues to grow – Azul report

Java is becoming more popular for building AI applications, with 62% of respondents in Azul’s just-released 2026 State of Java Survey and Report relying on Java for AI development. Last year’s report ...