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 ...

The smartphone has come a long way since the first iPhone launched in 2007. While Apple’s iOS is arguably the world’s first smartphone operating system, Google’s Android is by far the most popular.

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 ...

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 ...

Every year, each review of the new version of Android has to come with a bunch of caveats — and the same applies to Android 8 Oreo. Android reviews are always about the future, not the present. Unlike ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

Android has grown to become the largest computing platform on Earth, and this has led to a plethora of cool Android apps, some of which aren’t available on iOS or other platforms. Even in this age of ...