Android

Google is developing a new operating system called Aluminum OS that combines Android and ChromeOS. The platform aims to deliver native Android app support alongside a full Chrome browser experience for laptops. This move could create a more unified system across phones and computers powered by Gemini artificial intelligence.

9. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Google will stream a pre-recorded presentation called The Android Show on May 12 at 1PM ET. The event will highlight updates to the Android ecosystem before the main I/O 2026 conference starts on May 19. Viewers can watch the full show live on YouTube.

Google has introduced a new feature in its Android Find Hub that allows users to share the location of lost luggage with airlines. The update, part of the March Pixel Drop, enables generating a secure link to track Find Hub-compatible tags. Several global airlines already support this functionality.

2. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Lenovo has introduced the ThinkTab X11, a rugged Android tablet designed for durability. The device features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and IP68 rating. It includes a screwless removable battery with a battery-less mode for fixed or vehicle applications.

Anbernic hat sein neuestes Retro-Gaming-Gerät, die RG Vita, vorgestellt, das sich an der PlayStation Vita orientiert, aber bei der Emulation der meisten Vita-Titel an Grenzen stößt. Das Handheld verfügt über Mittelklasse-Hardware mit Android 12, geeignet für leichtere Retro-Emulationsaufgaben. Details zu Preis und Release sind noch nicht bekannt.

2. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

A recent scan of millions of Android apps has revealed significant data leaks from AI software, exceeding expectations in scale. Hardcoded secrets persist in most Android AI applications today. The findings highlight ongoing privacy risks in mobile technology.