Google was the first major manufacturer to push the boundaries of software support on Android smartphones—an area where Apple ...

Hot on the heels of the latest Android release earlier this month, Google is back with another update for Pixel users participating in the Android Beta Program. QPR3 Beta 1 is our first glimpse into ...

A big Android 16 update for Pixel users has been released. - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images Google's latest Android 16 update for Pixel owners is here. And with it, a special Pixel Feature ...

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

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month’s release just before the holidays. Quarterly Platform Releases bring more significant changes compared to monthly bug ...

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In a surprising but welcome move, Google has updated Quick Share to work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing users to more easily transfer files and photos between Android and iPhone devices. The new ...

You might have noticed some reporting a few days ago that Android 17 was rolling out in beta form, but that didn’t happen. For reasons Google still has not explained, the release was canceled. Two ...