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"Sideloading is really important. It’s not going away": Android boss reassures phone users they can still install apps from wherever they want

Android will continue to be an open platform, but with more protections

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

The Independent UK

Android 17 could be the major leap forward we needed from Google – has some "amazing things" in the pipeline

Google teases what the future of Android will offer

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Google's VP confirms ChromeOS is here to stay amid rumors of sunset

A Google executive put suspicions to rest regarding its recent major ChromeOS Android-stack announcement.

Android Central

Your next PC could be Android and super-powered by Snapdragon

Code leaks suggest that Snapdragon laptop hardware will support Android.

Epic and Google Agreement Could Change How Mobile Sports Games Sell Packs

Epic Games and Google have been entangled in a lawsuit since August 2020, and they have finally settled. The lawsuit centered around the exclusive processing system for the Play Store, allowing Google to hold a monopoly on Android’s app store and to charge up to 30% in transaction fees. The…

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Praises Google's 'Awesome Proposal' To Open Up Android And Resolve App Store Fight

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games, praised a proposal by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) to open up Android in the U.S. Epic v. Google case, subject to court approval.

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Figma’s CEO sent cold emails to and bought coffee for his 'heroes' while convincing ex-coworkers to use his product before its $68 billion success

Dylan Field may not be helming a $68 billion company if it weren’t for cold-calling his former coworkers and taking his tech “heroes” for coffee—and execs at Google and Squarespace found success the same way.

Fortune

Google’s head of Android once cold-emailed the $2 trillion tech giant’s founder Sergey Brin for graduate school advice—he instead got a job offer

Early in his career, Sameer Samat’s cofounders wanted to ditch their startup for college. A 3 a.m. email to Google’s cofounder Sergey Brin changed the course of their careers for good.

Fortune

Google's dramatic ChromeOS and Android upgrade plans could change tech forever

The merger of ChromeOS and Android could be getting closer, as speculation mounts

Google's Android Chief Once Cold-Emailed Sergey Brin At 3 AM — What Happened Next Changed His Career Forever

Before leading the Android division, Sameer Samat made a bold move early in his career that would end up shaping his professional journey: cold-emailing Google, rebranded as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in 2015, co-founder Sergey Brin at 3 am.

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Google's alleged 'Gemini Spaces' leaks again with more details

An early Android build reportedly surfaced more information on Google's alleged "Gemini Spaces."

Android Central

Android head says 'we’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform'

Google has seemingly confirmed that Chrome OS and Android are merging into one unified OS, and I couldn't be happier!

Tom’s Guide

Google's Sameer Samat says ChromeOS and Android could be one soon

An interview between Google's Sameer Samat and TechRadar highlighted where the company sees Android going.

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'I think you see the future first on Android' – Google's Android leader Sameer Samat

Sameer Samat, President of the Android Ecosystem at Google, on Android 16, Android XR, Gemini, the Samsung relationship, and switching from iOS

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"See you on May 20": Is this Google I/O promo a sneak peek at Android smart glasses?

Google may have just given us the biggest hint yet at its rumored Android-powered smart glasses. Here's what we know, and one key way Google could stand out.

Android Central

Google is giving us a look at what's next for Android ahead of I/O

The Android Show is bringing a special I/O edition for the first time.

Android Central

Google I/O 2025: How to watch and what to expect

Here's a good look at what you can expect coming out of this year's Google I/O.

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Google will show off some of Android 16’s tricks as it gears for early release

Google will be showing us what Android 16 could do ahead of launch, as it is on track for a June release.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung XR headset unveiled along with Android's new platform — meet the Apple Vision Pro killer

Google has announced a new Android XR platform for headsets and glasses, and Samsung confirmed that its headset will be the first device to come out next year.

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Google Could Be Broken Up By Justice Department: What to Know

Alphabet's Google is in focus Wednesday as speculation swirls that the Department of Justice may push for a breakup of the search engine giant.

Android Central

Android 15 will reportedly improve your phone's battery life when idle

An interview with two Google members highlighted the battery life improvements Android 15 will bring.

TechRadar

Google and Samsung just made sharing files on Android much easier

By teaming up with Samsung, Google is bringing the former's Quick Share feature to other Android devices.

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Google's grand 'Better Together' plan to take on Apple is finally coming together

For years, Google’s been busy building an ecosystem of software and hardware that can go toe-to-toe with Apple, and in 2023, it has finally begun to take shape.

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