Microsoft's Project Solara: devices without OS on Android and Qualcomm https://sudonull.com/microsoft-s-project-solara-devices-without-os-on-android-and-qualcomm
Microsoft Project Solara — wearable devices and desktop assistants based on Android, Qualcomm and MediaTek without apps. The end of the Windows and mobile development era. Read analysis and insights.
/e/OS 3.6: Android 16 without Google for 287 smartphones https://sudonull.com/e-os-3-6-android-16-without-google-for-287-smartphones
/e/OS 3.6 on AOSP 16 with microG and UnifiedNlp ensures privacy. Support for Pixel 9a, OnePlus 13, Samsung S20. Install deGoogled firmware for middle/senior developers.
64-bit for Wear OS: requirements from 2026 https://sudonull.com/64-bit-for-wear-os-requirements-from-2026
Google requires 64-bit libraries for Wear OS apps from September 2026. Instructions for checking .so, ABI migration, and testing. Prepare your code in advance for Google Play.
24-hour cooldown for APK from Google in Android https://sudonull.com/24-hour-cooldown-for-apk-from-google-in-android
Google introduces a 24-hour delay for installing unverified APK from September 2026. How to pass developer verification and bypass restrictions. For Android developers.
Android 17 Beta 3: stable API and security https://sudonull.com/android-17-beta-3-stable-api-and-security
Android 17 Beta 3 has reached Platform Stability. New APIs for DCL, cameras, BLE Hearing Aid, and quantum-resistant signature. Test on Pixel for release-ready apps. Update details.