Google is expanding its response to Apple’s age monitoring tools with news Wednesday that it will bring its Play Signal API to users around the world by the end of 2026. The technology, already available in Brazil, allows Android developers to identify the youngest users of their apps to provide them with safer, age-appropriate experiences.
Google on Wednesday announced a new migration experience built directly into Android 17 that should make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android. The feature allows users to wirelessly transfer more types of data from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app, Google says. By simplifying the onboarding process and supporting more