Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta: The next milestone for Android XR

Android Developers BlogPublished 2026-10-09 14:58 UTC

Posted by Amy Zeppenfeld, Developer Relations Engineer, Greg Underwood, Software Engineering Manager, Yasmine Evjen, Senior Product Manager, Android XR

— Android Developers Blog

Read at Android Developers Blog

Image: Ars Technica

Amazon replaces Fire tablets with Android-based Alexa Tablet lineup

Amazon introduced three Alexa Tablets with Android, Google Play access and built-in Alexa+, replacing the Fire tablet branding. Preorders opened October 8 and shipping is scheduled to begin October 14; prices start at $229.99. A separate account says the new lineup costs more than the budget Fire devices it replaces.

21 hours ago

Image: BleepingComputer
Pwn2Own Ireland awards more than $1.2 million for exploits, including Pixel 10 attacks
Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 paid out more than $1.2 million for exploits, with one account attributing $560,000 to exploits targeting Google Pixel 10 devices. Another reports hackers earned $1,262,000 after exploiting 98 zero-day flaws.
12 hours ago
Image: Android Developers Blog
Land your apps on Googlebook with adaptive development
Android Developers BlogPosted by Fahd Imtiaz, Senior Product Manager, and Loryn Hairston, Product Marketing Manager, Android DeveloperGooglebook introduces a new category of laptops built on a shared Android foundation. High-performance hardware from partners such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus…
Sep 22