Google released Android 12 in October, and while there are plenty of phones still waiting to receive the big upgrade, the company is already working on Android 13. The first developer preview of the ...

In years past, every deep dive into Android has unearthed a wealth of new functions, features, and alterations. So, what is causing Android updates to feel smaller than ever? “Small” is a little ...

Android 15 is barely out of the oven, but like any effective kitchen, the next recipe is already cooking. The first developer preview of Android 16 rolled out to users on November 19, featuring ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are extremely good it will run one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS. These two platforms account for virtually all new ...

It's update time for Google's mobile operating system. The latest version is Android 12 and it's packed with all sorts of improvements, some big and some small. Google's Android runs on more than 3 ...

Phones have become so versatile to the point where they’ve invaded the infotainment system in a large chunk of newer cars. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are the go-to options for an in-car experience ...

To celebrate the next big version of Android, Google did the unthinkable: It killed its fanciful dessert-themed release names and gave its smartphone OS more conventional branding. Say hello to ...

Is Android just Linux? This is one of those frustrating questions that seems like it should have a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer, even though you can install a Linux desktop on Android. Still, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Android 8.0 Oreo is here—and by “here,” we mean it’s rolling ...

My oh my, the air is smelling sweet today. Google took the wraps off its next-generation Android operating system, Android 2.2, Thursday morning. Android 2.2 — better known by its codename Froyo — ...