Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2026's Android 17 release.

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted ...

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system ...

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 ...

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware ...

Android 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March. Since the beginning of March 2026, and thus about three and a half years after the ...

The vast majority of Android games use touchscreen controls, which makes sense since most Android devices are smartphones or tablets. However, there’s a growing number of Android games you can play ...

The European Union gave Google binding instructions to open up its Android operating system and search engine data to greater ...

I never thought the day would come, but Chrome OS has an expiration date. It’s not right around the corner — it’ll probably take a couple of years, but one day, all Chromebooks will run Android over ...

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones ...

Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.

No matter what General Motors wants you to think, Android Auto is still a must-have feature for new-car buyers, and even if Google also offers an embedded operating system, connecting a phone to the ...