Just three days ago, Google confirmed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming, and now it’s here. We weren’t expecting the first beta to be released so quickly, but it’s here with improvements to privacy, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android 17 has arrived, along with a release calendar that will help users time when they can expect new ...

Android updates have gotten tricky to keep track of these days — between the polar-opposite problems of unpredictably poky progress from most non-Google device-makers and perplexingly overlapping ...

Whether you've just gotten Android 16 or you've had it in front of you for months, you're bound to find something new and useful in this collection of off-the-beaten-path pointers. Well, this is ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Various Google services on top of the mobile operating system make up the modern Android experience. Google is now adding a new ‘System services’ settings page to manage all the background services ...

Android 16 is now rolling out to supported Pixel devices, bringing AI scam detection, Live Updates, Predictive Back, and more features. Image: Google Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate ...

Google is planning to launch Material 3 Expressive in September, according to Android Authority. Google is planning to launch Material 3 Expressive in September, according to Android Authority. is a ...

I didn't expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that's exactly what happened. Rather than waiting for the rumored Pixel 10 launch in August, Google is ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for ...