After being caught off guard by the disclosure of a serious flaw in the Linux kernel this week, Google has quickly developed a patch for Android and shared it with device manufacturers. It might take ...

The Linux Plumbers Conference is this week, and since Android is one of the biggest distributors of the Linux kernel in the world, Google software engineer Todd Kjos stopped by for a progress report ...

Google has committed to a four-year support lifetime for its Linux kernel forks, starting with kernel 6.6. Android devices utilize the Linux kernel and need to be periodically updated to receive fixes ...

Future versions of Android will be more resilient to exploits thanks to developers’ efforts to integrate the latest Linux kernel defenses into the operating system. Android’s security model relies ...

Android security updates released this month patch a high-severity vulnerability exploited as a zero-day to install commercial spyware on compromised devices. The security flaw (tracked as ...

Ryne was ostensibly a senior editor at Android Police, working at the site from 2017-2022. But really, he is just some verbose dude who digs on tech, loves Android, and hates anticompetitive practices ...

In a nutshell: Android's kernel is based on the long-term support branches of the Linux kernel. LTS releases are essential for the well-being of Google's mobile OS, so much so that the company decided ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

The Xiaomi 12 series comprised of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X was launched in China yesterday with some really impressive sets of specifications. Highlights include the Snapdragon 8 ...

The malware targets a safety feature in Android devices and then alters apps so it can read phone screens, disable 2FA, and steal victims' funds. A new strain of banking malware, dubbed "Snowblind," ...

Google’s Android November 2021 security updates plug 18 flaws in the framework and system components and 18 more in the kernel and vendor components. Among Google’s November Android security updates ...