How to download Android 17 Beta 1 on your Pixel right now (Updated)

The first Android 17 beta is here, giving us a preview of the next major Android release. Here's how to install it on your ...

Android 17 first beta rolling out: Here is what to expect from Google’s next major update

Google has launched the first Android 17 Beta, accelerating its release schedule to prioritize app adaptability on tablets ...

Samsung starts testing Android 17-based One UI 9 ahead of its summer release

Samsung is expected to bring One UI 8.5 to its older devices after the Galaxy S26 series goes on sale in early March. The focus then shifts onto the next major software release, One UI 9, which should ...

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed ...

Google prepares Android 17 Beta as Android 16 QPR3 testing wraps up: What to expect

Google has begun rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 to testers and confirmed Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving soon for enrolled Pixel devices. While details remain scarce, early reports hint at UI ...
Fortune India

Millions of Android phones fall outside Google’s security cover as older versions lose support

Google’s Android Security Bulletin shows that March 2025 marked the final round of security patches issued for Android 12 and ...

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

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 ...
Android Police

What is firmware and what does it do?

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...