Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code

The source code for Android 16 QPR2 is now available following the update's rollout for Pixel devices. Here's why that matters.
Android Authority

Pebble cements its smartwatch legacy as Google shares source code with the community

Google has released the source code for the Pebble watch on GitHub. This comes a little over 8 years after Pebble ceased operations. With the source code, developers can not only implement alternative ...
Android Police

Android 16 QPR1 source finally lands on AOSP

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
GIGAZINE

Google decides to make Android development private, but it will not affect users or app developers

Google has been using the open code review system Gerrit to share information about some of the development of its mobile operating system Android, but it has now announced that all work will be made ...
Ars Technica

Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...
Android Police

6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...
Android Central on MSN

Samsung may have accidentally confirmed the Galaxy S26 design in its code

Samsung accidentally revealed Galaxy S26 series renders in One UI 8.5 code, confirming the back designs of the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.