The preview cycle continues today with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 now available for Google Pixel devices. This follows the stable QPR2 launch at the start of December. Quarterly Platform Releases bring ...

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Google announced on Tuesday that it is releasing a slew of Android 16 updates, along with new general Android and accessibility features. The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first ...

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting ...

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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon teases his first look at Google’s merger between Android and ChromeOS. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon teases his first look at Google’s merger between Android and ChromeOS. is ...

Republished on September 6 with a new update deadline for government staff following Google’s confirmation that attacks on Android phones are now underway. Google has issued a critical warning for all ...

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 ...

Android 16’s stable version is out and is already rolling out to Google Pixels. Other Android brands are also gearing up for the OS release with their custom skins on the top. If you are waiting for ...

I didn't expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that's exactly what happened. Rather than waiting for the rumored Pixel 10 launch in August, Google is ...