Spend enough time around Android, or even PCs, and eventually, you will come across the term, “the Linux kernel.” Android uses the Linux kernel too. In fact, it’s an integral part of the way your ...

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 ...

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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. Google is introducing a new optimization trick ...

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches. Android could soon feel noticeably faster after Google rebuilt ...