Pixel 6 Android Kernel Upgrade Exclusion Explained for Owners

Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October ...
Android Police

Kernel: What it is, and why it's essential for your computer, smartphone, and tablet

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...
ZDNet

Google's Pixel 3 is the first Android device to ship with new CFI kernel protections

Google's new Pixel 3 handset is the first Android device to feature a new kernel code protection system, the company said today. Named Control Flow Integrity (CFI), this technique works by preventing ...
Android Authority

Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used. The new system analyzes real-world app usage and then reorganizes ...
heise online

Google wants to make Android faster through kernel optimizations

Google wants to make Android faster and more efficient through kernel optimizations. Users should get more responsive devices with longer battery life. Google is introducing a new optimization trick ...
InfoQ

Android P Will Expand its Use of Compiler-Based Security Mitigations

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Linux Journal

Extending the Kernel with Built-in Kernel Headers

Note: this article is a followup to Zack Brown's "Android Low Memory Killer—In or Out?" Linux kernel headers are the unstable, constantly-changing, internal API of the kernel. This includes internal ...