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Google VP says existing Chromebooks may upgrade to Android ‘stack,’ ChromeOS support will continue

A Google VP over ChromeOS says that support for existing Chromebooks will continue, but some may be able to upgrade to the new Android base.
Droid Life

Pixel 9 Might Be Next for AirDrop on Android Support

One of the best new features Google gave to Pixel 10 owners in 2025 was without a doubt the magic of AirDrop support on ...

Jealous of Pixel 10's AirDrop trick? Pixel 9 is getting it too with latest Android Canary build

While digging through the latest Android Canary build (ZP11.251212.007), we discovered that Google has added new system files ...
Android Authority

Android 15's virtual machine mandate is aimed at improving security

Google is requiring new chipsets that launch with Android 15 support to implement support for the Android Virtualization Framework. The Android Virtualization Framework provides a secure and private ...
9to5Mac

HomeKit Weekly: Eve Energy gains Matter energy reporting, Android enhancements, and Home Assistant certification

Eve Energy is one of those smart home products that just works. It’s been a staple in my HomeKit setup for years thanks to its reliability, privacy-first design, and native HomeKit support. Eve Energy ...
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Android 16 QPR1 brings back ‘Audio Sharing’ through Auracast, no Pixel Buds support yet

Google has been working on support for Bluetooth’s Auracast function in Android for a while now, and now “Audio Sharing” has returned, hopefully for good, in Android 16 QPR1. Support for “Audio ...