Google cracks down on memory-hogging Android apps amid an AI-fueled RAM shortage

Facing a global RAM shortage tied to AI demand, Google sets new memory thresholds for Android apps starting February 2027, ...
Android Authority

Android's redesigned QR code scanner is finally here with one-handed improvements

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...
9to5google

Android’s QR code scanner redesign is rolling back out

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...

AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave ...
Android Police

Android's built-in QR scanner just got a playful redesign with new functionality

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android's built-in QR scanner has gotten a significant visual update. As reported by 9to5Google, the QR code scanner is getting ...
9to5google

Gemini in Android Studio can now turn UI mockups into code

Besides the GDC 2025 announcements, Google announced today that Gemini in Android Studio “now supports multimodal inputs, which lets you attach images directly to your prompts” for visual help during ...
Forbes

Android 2FA Code Theft — Google Pixel And Samsung Galaxy Users Warned

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A stealthy new Android attack has been confirmed that can ...