Hiroshi Lockheimer, the chief of Google's mobile software, must both fend off Apple and fight Android "fragmentation." His modus operandi: Lighten up, everyone.

Android's openness is supposedly to be one of its greatest strengths. Just one problem - that openness is largely a myth. Google, like any other company, is more interested in profit than ideals.

If you’ve ever wondered about the origin of the Android platform’s cute, green robot logo, then we have some answers for you. Find out what it’s called, who designed it, and how it took off ...

Google wants to make sideloading safer on Android by verifiying the identities of developers who distribute apps outside the ...