Android is changing how it releases software. No longer will there be just one big release a year but more frequent updates.

Samsung has done just that, by confirming its latest version of Android 16, called One UI 8.5, is officially available to ...

Since rolling out the first version of Android in 2008, Google has largely stuck to one major release per year. Android 16 ...

In 2019, Google officially killed its fun dessert names for Android versions. Over six years later, it remains a critical mistake.

Big Android version updates are now basically obsolete... And that might actually be a good thing. If you're a smartphone fan of a certain vintage, you'll no doubt remember a new Android version ...

The Android 16 update is gradually expanding to budget Moto G series smartphones, with the latest being the Moto G86. Its sibling, the Moto G86 Power, received the latest software last month, and now ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The Pixel 6 was a pivotal phone for Google, debuting the company's self-branded Tensor chipsets and a brand-new hardware design ...

Regarding the Android 15 stable update, it is expected to arrive in the period corresponding to the next Quarterly Platform Release. Usually, new Pixel phones debut the latest Android version. However ...

Google unveiled a new statue to mark the release of Android 15’s source code to AOSP yesterday. The status showcases The Bot enjoying vanilla ice cream as a tribute to Android 15’s internal codename.

Update, June 28, 2025: This story, originally published on June 27, has been updated with advice from Google on how to check and update your Android version in response to the news that Chrome will ...