Android Police

Android 13 wants to bring some long overdue accountability to OEMs killing off all your background apps

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...
Android

Android 12 CDD Defines ‘Performance Class’ Requirements for OEMs

Google has released the newest Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) just days after the AOSP release of Android 12. The CDD defines some rules/guidelines for device makers ahead of a major ...
Android Authority

Some Android 15 phones will be forced to shoot in Ultra HDR by default

Devices that declare they meet performance class 15 will be required to support Ultra HDR for the main rear and front-facing cameras. This is outlined in the Compatibility Definition Document for ...
Android Authority

Google demands standard in-line headphone controls for Nougat devices

Google gives Android away to OEMs for free. But gaining access to Google’s suite of apps – especially the Google Play Store – comes at a cost. That cost is met by satisfying the demands of the Android ...
techtimes

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Replacement Units Violate Android Compatibility Rules, New Green Battery Icon in Conflict with Android CDD

Samsung's new batch of Galaxy Note 7 units has now made their way to most retail locations. As a way for customers to distinguish the replacement units from those of the old batch, which included the ...