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).

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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 ...

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 ...

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The Android 16 update is gradually expanding to budget Moto G series smartphones, with the latest being the Moto G86. Its ...

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Reports are trickling in that the next Android firmware officially designated Android 1.6 but more lovingly referred to as 'Donut' (all Android updates so far have been named after sweet, yummy snacks ...

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