The annual developer conference starts on May 19. Expect updates to Gemini and Android XR, as well as the debut of Google's Android-based desktop operating system.

Google is fighting against cybercriminals by introducing OS verification to Android 17, telling you whether your phone's OS is the real deal.

Google's upcoming Android 17 update will feature a new OS Verification tool, aimed at curbing the distribution of unofficial Android versions and enhancing user security.

After a loading screen featuring the Android logo, the video shows the setup process for a new device. That process and the UI overall both look very similar to stock Android thro

Google Aluminium OS leaks in 16-minute video before Android Show; Android-based desktop OS for Googlebooks revealed early.

Android 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March.

Googlebooks will also offer a streamlined way to view apps from your Android phone on your laptop. Like I said, ChromeOS has offered app streaming for a while already, but this implementation seems a lot simpler.

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Googlebook looks promising, but questions remain to justify their cost. Chromebooks had a clearly defined use case that reflected a real consumer need. The brand I most expected to see was absent from Google's announcement.