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Android 17 Launches With Mandatory Large-Screen Resizability
Google has released Android 17 (API level 37) for supported Pixel devices, introducing mandatory large-screen app resizability, new AppFunctions on-device AI…
Android Developer Verification Starts September 30 for 7 App Stores
Google’s Android developer verification mandate takes effect September 30, 2026, for 7 partner app stores in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, with…
Android 17 Rolls Out to Pixel With Mandatory Large-Screen Resizability and AI App Tools
Android 17 is now available for most supported Pixel devices, introducing mandatory large-screen resizability for API 37 apps and new AppFunctions for…
Android developer verification mandate takes effect September 30 for four Southeast Asian markets
Android developer verification mandate takes effect September 30 for four Southeast Asian markets: Google's Android developer verification requirement goes…
FERC Rules Shift Large-Load Interconnection Costs to Owners
FERC’s new large-load interconnection framework requires AI factories and manufacturers to fund their own grid upgrades, with 60-day study timelines for…
Android developer verification mandatory in 4 markets starting September 30
Google’s Android developer verification program will enforce mandatory registration for app developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand starting…
Google Sets Android Dev Verification Deadline for 4 Markets
Google's Android developer verification requirement takes effect September 30, 2026 for app installs from 7 partner stores in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and…
Firefox 152 Launches Public Roadmap, Adds Android Tab Groups
Firefox 152 launches with a redesigned settings menu and Mozilla’s first public product roadmap, which details upcoming AI, privacy, and cross-device mobile…
Android 17 Launches With Mandatory Large-Screen Resizability and On-Device AI Tools
Google released Android 17 (API level 37) on June 16, 2026, adding mandatory large-screen resizability for new API targets, native on-device AI…
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Google Arts & Culture launched Splash Canvas, a free browser-based interactive abstract art tool from Blob Opera creator David Li, powered by…