Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

Security updates have stopped for millions of devices running older versions of Android. If your phone can’t upgrade beyond Android 12, Google’s advice is clear. It may be time to replace it.

Google’s Android Security Bulletin shows that March 2025 marked the final round of security patches issued for Android 12 and Android 12L. From April 2025 onwards, the versions were dropped from ...

Google says devices running Android 12 or older that are no longer receiving security updates leave more than 40 per cent of active phones vulnerable to malware and spyware.

While newer Android releases such as Android 13, 14, and 15 continue to receive monthly or quarterly security fixes, millions of older phones have effectively reached the end of their update life ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when buying a budget phone meant settling for less. You'd save money, but you'd probably get a dim screen, a camera that made ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. There’s a disconnect at the heart of Android. It’s the biggest risk ...

Over a billion Android devices, including recent flagships, lack critical security updates due to fragmented manufacturer ...