Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Now, Google is moving to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, currently operating under the codename "Aluminium OS." (Or, depending on who you ask, Aluminum OS.) As far as we know — thanks to reporting from Android Authority — Aluminium OS is the internal codename for Google’s unified Android/ChromeOS desktop platform.

Google LLC today dropped the latest version of its Android operating system for mobile devices, and it’s rolling out to Pixel smartphone users first of all. It’s a pretty sweeping update, introducing numerous artificial intelligence capabilities,

Android 17 does not position itself as a foldable-first operating system. There is little content allocated to optimizations for folding phones in the official feature list by Google. A gaming mode that equally splits the screen between a game display and the virtual gamepad interface.

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted deeper Gemini integration as part of Android ...

Amazon has updated its developers page to confirm Fire OS 16, based on Android 16, will be its next OS for Fire TV devices.

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is ...

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware partners to integrate Android XR into smart glasses.

Previously, I discussed how Google's decision to merge ChromeOS and Android marks a critical moment for the company. While this merger is a positive step forward, it raises an important question: Can Android truly evolve into a desktop-class operating ...

Making the transition from an iPhone to an Android phone can seem fairly simple, but there are some common problems nobody really talks about.

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested, along with how to find the right one for you.