Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.

Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October ...

After a forced break, the custom ROM CalyxOS is back. The new version 7.2.2.0 is based on Android 16, CalyxOS 8 based on ...

Here's how to unlock Android's built-in Notification History and recover dismissed messages.

In the new Android version 17, Google has closed 22 software vulnerabilities directly. Among other things, attackers could have introduced malicious code onto devices. In these areas, attackers could ...

The update is available for Pixel 6 and later. Google has officially begun rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, the ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

In 2027, a major phone OEM will ship phones with a new open-source OS. Security and privacy are the big selling points of Motorola's GrapheneOS phones. Some users are concerned about Motorola's ...

An open letter has been published calling on Google to reverse its upcoming mandatory developer registration policy for Android. The letter, dated February 24, 2026, is addressed to Google’s senior ...

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...