Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel devices. Here's how to install it (and whether you even should!) ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. With the release of Android 16 today, you might have run to your Pixel device to grab the update and start ...

Qualcomm and Google have joined forces to extend software updates on Android devices. With Google’s assistance, the chipmaker has committed to providing extended vendor support to any OEM building on ...

Google is introducing further changes to Android's release cycle: The source code will now only be published twice a year in AOSP.

Android security update adds preventative user blocks. Update, May 16, 2025: This story, originally published May 14, has been updated with news of more security features that have either arrived or ...

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has begun receiving its final major update — Android 16 with One UI 8 — fulfilling Samsung’s promise of four OS upgrades. Rolling out first in Thailand and Vietnam, the ...

This year, Sony beat many popular brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, to become one of the first brands to release Android 16. The Sony Xperia 1 VII was the first from the brand to get ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on April 11 with confirmation that Pixels are now ...

The number one mistake you can make with an Android smartphone is not updating it. Modern Android devices from major manufacturers like Google and Samsung receive major Android updates once a year, ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Google has rolled out its December security update. The update patches 107 security vulnerabilities. Two of the security flaws may have already been exploited. Constantly keeping all your hardware and ...