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You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds before it? The ...

Why it matters: This accelerated and more frequent release cycle is a significant shift in Android's development strategy. By aligning more closely with device manufacturers' schedules and offering ...

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

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Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.