The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

Like every other Android Auto stable update, the new version is rolling out in stages to production smartphones. This means ...

A new version of Android Auto has just landed in the beta program; users not enrolled in this program can get it manually ...

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:31 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:21 PM ET): While ...

Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Google has rolled out its December security update. The update patches 107 security vulnerabilities. Two of the security flaws may have already been exploited. Constantly keeping all your hardware and ...

Samsung has launched the OneUI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 users, introducing features based on the Android 17 system. This ...

Android phones have gotten pretty fast over the last few years, to the point where faster processors don't really bring about the noticeable speed improvements they used to. So now, the goalposts have ...

With Android 17 set to arrive sometime this summer, many smartphone owners are looking forward to seeing what the next iteration of the operating system has to offer, especially when it comes to ...

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