Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches.

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

A behind-the-scenes optimisation to Android’s core could mean snappier apps, smoother switching, and even better battery life ...

Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery ...

Google has upgraded the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels in the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 release. The Google Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold all ...

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Google wants to make Android faster and more efficient through kernel optimizations. Users should get more responsive devices with longer battery life.

The February 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild. This high-severity zero-day (tracked as ...