Android
Amazon Unveils New Alexa Tablets With Alexa+ and Google Play
Amazon is moving away from Fire OS with a new lineup of aluminum Alexa Tablets featuring native Google Play access and built-in Alexa+ starting at $229.99.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips for agentic AI
Qualcomm has unveiled a dual-chip strategy with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, designed to shift smartphones toward agentic AI that autonomously handles tasks.
Google announces Pixel Tag item tracker with UWB and $29 price
Google has unveiled its $29 Pixel Tag item tracker featuring Ultra Wideband precision tracking and integration with the Android Find Hub network.
EU orders Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI
New EU rulings under the Digital Markets Act require Google to open its search data and Android ecosystem to competitors. The company warns the mandate could compromise user privacy and system security.
Google to allow third-party app stores on Play Store starting next week
Google is set to permit third-party app store distribution directly within the Play Store, complying with a court-mandated change following an antitrust dispute with Epic Games.