Your phone choice is similar to the PC options available between the macOS and Windows operating systems. Like the Mac, Apple's ecosystem has just one hardware vendor, albeit a top-tier one. Like ...

The design philosophies of iOS 26 and Android 16 underscore their distinct approaches to creating user-friendly interfaces. iOS 26: Apple introduces a “liquid glass” aesthetic, blending polished, ...

Android is set to challenge Windows and Apple by launching its first laptop and PC operating system, Aluminium OS, in 2026, ...

Forget summer already; it’s software season, and it’s positively raining betas. Between Android 16 and the new iOS 26, I’ve been knee-deep in mobile OSs and, well… I have notes. If you’re a regular ...

Android brands keep copying iOS 26’s Liquid Glass UI, but imitation is making Android far less intuitive for users.

Smartphone brands are constantly taking inspiration from one another. Android manufacturers are often inspired by the iPhone’s design elements, but Apple is usually a couple of years behind in terms ...

Every smartphone company that uses Android as its operating system offers devices that are much cheaper than iPhones. A few ...

In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes.

Android transfer, privacy controls, third-party device support, and battery improvements coming February 2026.