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 ...

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 ...

About a decade ago, Apple and Google started updating iOS and Android, respectively, to make them less susceptible to “juice jacking,” a form of attack that could surreptitiously steal data or execute ...

The ongoing rivalry between Android and iOS has reached a pivotal stage with the release of Android 16 and iOS 26. These two operating systems embody distinct philosophies in design, functionality, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you read me regularly, you know that I'm a big fan of OnePlus' flagship Android phones. These days there's no danger I'd switch from an iPhone - I'm a happy camper in the Apple ecosystem - but if ...

If you read me regularly, you know that I’m a big fan of OnePlus’ flagship Android phones. These days there’s no danger I’d switch from an iPhone — I’m a happy camper in the Apple ecosystem — but if ...