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 ...

Google’s upcoming Android 17 will be announced at Google I/O 2026 and is expected to roll out for Pixel devices in June 2026. Android 17 brings several new changes, including a new Material 3 ...

It’s up to phone makers to decide if they want to extend support on their devices, however. It’s up to phone makers to decide if they want to extend support on their devices, however. is a news ...

The first beta of Android 16 is now available for recent Pixel devices, and it’s the first publicly available version of Android 16 that can be installed via an over-the-air update. As usual, Google ...

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Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...

The current Chrome version is the last version to support Android 8.0 and 9.0. Chrome 139, launching August 5, will require Android 10 or newer. Phones like the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 will miss out. Are ...

The beta version of Android Auto 14.1 adds support for a selection of Android games and a new fullscreen mode. The beta version of Android Auto 14.1 adds support for a selection of Android games and a ...

Google is on a hot streak of releasing new Android Auto versions, with Android Auto 14.1 having just started rolling out to beta users with promised support for select Android games playable on your ...

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