Google has pulled a surprise with Android 16 by releasing the test build of its next major mobile OS update months ahead of the usual schedule. The cadence of public updates is also changing, and ...

Xiaomi is one of the first non-Google brands to allow its users to get early access to Android 16 via the Developer Preview program. Initially limited to China, the program is now available globally ...

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Android 16 is arriving earlier than its usual timeline, and Android brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus have already begun public beta testing of the upcoming OS. OnePlus is, in fact, the first non-Google ...

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Xiaomi has begun rolling out the substantial 8.9GB HyperOS 3 update, based on Android 16, to its Xiaomi 15 Ultra. This update ...

QOO 13 has started receiving the OriginOS 6 update based on Android 16. Here’s what the 4.05GB update brings in terms of ...

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Xiaomi has started rolling out its latest HyperOS 3 update, based on Android 16, to more smartphones and tablets. The update ...

Like any other operating system, Android regularly releases updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes to phones and tablets. If you own an Android device, it's important to know ...

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 ...