Google has pulled a surprise with Android 16 by releasing the test build of its next major mobile OS update months ahead of the usual schedule. The cadence of public updates is also changing, and ...

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...

Xiaomi is one of the first non-Google brands to allow its users to get early access to Android 16 via the Developer Preview program. Initially limited to China, the program is now available globally ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Android 16 is arriving earlier than its usual timeline, and Android brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus have already begun public beta testing of the upcoming OS. OnePlus is, in fact, the first non-Google ...

GrapheneOS is a secure take on Android. With stronger sandboxing, this mobile OS is rock solid. The installation isn't exactly easy, but it's worth the effort. Recently, I decided it was time to give ...

Even if you’re a smartphone pro, there could be a lot to learn in the sections below. But if you’re new to the world of smartphones — or just the world of Android — this is the perfect place to get up ...