InfoQ

Enhancing Reliability Using Service-Level Prioritized Load Shedding at Netflix

The speakers discuss Netflix’s architecture for surviving extreme traffic spikes. They explain the mechanics of prioritized ...
ZDNet

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...
TechRepublic

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search. Google’s June Android updates give users more control over ...
Gizmochina

Stable Android 17 rolling out to Google Pixels: Check eligible devices, new features, and more

The Android 17 update is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, all the way back to Pixel 6. Review the list below to see if yours is included. Unlike other brands, Google rolls out the update ...
Android

Android Multitasking with Gemini Is Getting a Big Upgrade Thanks to This New Button

Google is testing a new “Minimize Gemini” button within version 17.30 of the Google app for Android, aimed at improving device multitasking. This new dedicated icon allows users to shrink the massive ...
TechSpot

Android can now detect when scammers are faking calls from your contacts

Editor's take: Large language models and other AI technologies have increased the number of tools scammers can use to impersonate people over the phone. Google is now trying to fight this "phone slop" ...
9to5Mac

ChatGPT for iOS and Android can now start Codex work on Windows

Earlier this month, OpenAI updated ChatGPT’s mobile app to include remote access to Codex for Mac. Starting today, ChatGPT for iPhone and Android can also start work on Codex for Windows as well. Plus ...
The Verge

I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app

Google AI Studio does what it says on the tin: prompt to phone, in minutes flat. Google AI Studio does what it says on the tin: prompt to phone, in minutes flat. is a senior editor and founding member ...
Android Police

I almost ignored the Gemini button in Chrome, but now it saves me hours every week

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 ...
Digital Trends

Android is changing the rules for sideloading, but they won’t hinder your phone upgrade

According to Google’s Chief Product Explainer, Matthew Forsythe, this new system is designed to follow you, not slow you down. Once you complete the “advanced flow” on your current Android phone, ...
9to5google

Android 17 adds ‘location button’ for apps and more private ‘Approximate’ algorithm

Android 17 features a number of location privacy updates, with the latest introduced in Beta 3 being the “location button.” The new location button provides “simplified access for one time use,” with ...
Android Authority

Android 17 Beta 3 gives you better control over your location privacy

Android 17 Beta 3 introduces a new “location button.” The button is designed to provide simplified access to precise location for one-time use. Consent allows the app to access your location data for ...