Special permissions allow Android apps access to system-wide resources—you should check which apps have access to what.

Android 16 introduced translucency to the notification shade and Quick Settings last year. As rumored, Android 17 Beta 3 continues that blur trend. The background of the widget picker switches from a ...

(WAND) - The University of Illinois System announced that it purchased a building in downtown Chicago for the permanent headquarters of UIUC's Discovery Partners Institute. The building is located at ...

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...

The UI System released its 2025 annual report on Jan. 22, which detailed a collection of its three campuses’ recent research, community outreach and economic impact. “The University of Illinois System ...

Google’s February 2026 system updates bring improved Google Account storage purchases, streamlined device setup, and new developer security tools through Google Play services version 26.04. The ...

Google just might've (inadvertently) revealed the first look at its ambitious Android for PC project, bringing the long-awaited unification of ChromeOS and Android to desktop closer to reality. The ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Rumor mill: Google introduced the Material 3 Expressive design with Android 16, earning high praise ...

Android 17 Leak Reveals Glassy Blur UI and New Screen Recorder Your email has been sent Generated with Google Gemini. Android 17 is starting to come into view, with early images suggesting changes ...

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Google is following last year’s Material 3 Expressive redesign on phones by introducing significantly more blur across Android 17. Based on images of internal builds that we and others have seen, ...

UI System President Timothy L. Killeen announced at a town hall Thursday that he will step down from his position after his contract ends June 30, 2027. He said serving as president has been a great ...