Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 1 to Pixel phones: Here's what's new

Google has pushed Android 17 into beta, marking the first major release shaped by its new continuous Canary channel. The shift promises faster access to features, fewer rough edges, and a clearer ...

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS will use what Google calls generational garbage collection, featuring more ...
Android Authority

5 reasons this $400 Android tablet is better than my iPad

I’ve been a dedicated iPad user for the better part of a decade. Ranging from the annoyingly expensive iPad Pro to the M-series iPad Air, Apple’s tablet has always been the default slate in my bag for ...
eWeek

OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a Near-Instant AI for Real-Time Coding

Spark, a lightweight real-time coding model powered by Cerebras hardware and optimized for ultra-low latency performance.

OpenAI introduces GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark, an ultra-fast coding model powered by Cerebras0 0

ChatGPT Pro subscribers can try the ultra-low-latency model by updating to the latest versions of the Codex app, CLI, and VS Code extension. OpenAI is also making Codex-Spark available via the API to ...
CNBC

AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps

Replit's new feature allows users to create publishable and monetizable mobile apps using only natural language prompts. As more vibe-coding products come online, some software companies could see one ...
Android Police

How to use Android's recovery mode

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...
Android Authority

Worst to best: All the major Android skins, ranked

Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...
ZDNet

The tablet that replaced my iPad and Kindle got a worthy successor (and it's just as cheap)

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ZDNet

How you're charging your tablet is quietly killing it - 3 mistakes to avoid (and the right way)

Accelerate your tech game Paid Content How the New Space Race Will Drive Innovation How the metaverse will change the future of work and society Managing the ...
PC Magazine

I Used Vibe Coding to Build a Better Zillow. Here's How It Went

In addition to Claude Code, some of the biggest names in this space include OpenAI's Codex, GitHub Copilot, Replit, Lovable, and Windsurf, whose VP of product and marketing we interviewed for our vibe ...