Sony is finally expanding its newest software update, Android 16, to more of its recent Xperia phones. The Xperia 1 VII got the update way back in September. It’s been a slow wait since then, but now ...

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...

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 ...

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 ...

Android 16 brings refined UI tweaks, live notification updates, adaptive refresh rates, improved multitasking for tablets, and tighter security. The update is currently available for Pixel 6 and newer ...

Android 16 will launch earlier than its recent predecessors, so it’s time to know if your phone will be getting it. Image: Peter Holden/Talk Android Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate ...

For a format that’s been around for a solid few decades, the tried-and-true PDF sure can be a pain in the patootie. You know what I’m talkin’ about here, right? Practically every time I’m forced to ...

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...

There’s no match to Samsung in terms of software support. The brand offers seven years of Android OS updates to its high-end devices like the Galaxy S24 and S25 series — the best on any Android device ...

Windows already allows Android phone connection in Phone Link, though it’s limited to photo access and a couple of other features. Through a system integration with File Explorer, Windows may soon ...

The yearly update for your smartphone is now here. Android 15 has officially launched for Pixel phones, and here’s what’s new. Our goal with each OS update is to cover as many of the new features as ...

Google's Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 6 are already getting the Android 15 update. The latest flavor of Android is also coming to devices from several other manufacturers. Brands like Xiaomi, ...