But that hasn’t stopped many Android users from trying to emulate the new design on their own smartphones. And thanks to the customization features of Android and the ability to choose a different ...

Apple introduced its new “Liquid Glass” redesign of iOS 26 this week at WWDC and to say that the reactions have been mixed is an understatement. Amid the various comments, though, have been a bunch of ...

Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer and the author of ...

New evidence in an Android 16 beta suggests Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 may allow transferring an eSIM from an iPhone directly to an Android phone. The process might involve a new “Transfer to Android” ...

Apple's WWDC annual developer conference in June signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26's Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes ...

Though the battle between Android and iPhone has been long and bitter for many, especially for Apple and Google, one team of developers is looking to instill a sense of harmony with an iPhone and iOS ...

We’ve just seen Apple lay out plans for the next generation of iOS, which is a rapid departure from previous updates. But how does iOS 26 stack up against Android 16, which has also yet to be released ...

Apple's iOS 26 update feels like a breath of fresh air. It's polished, smarter, and full of those touches that make iPhones so easy and satisfying to use. From all AI-assisted features to smoother ...

Let the debate begin! There are two distinctive phone camps: iOS and Android. Usability, functionality, app stores, design, and other factors differ greatly between them. One area of heated debate ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

The Android versus iPhone debate has been largely settled, with both sides agreeing to just let people enjoy the things they want. That’s a great mindset to have, but there are still folks with ...