Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continous developer release plan

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

I finally disabled Chrome on Android: This niche browser is fast and uses half the RAM

While Google Chrome has been the undisputed default on Android, its growing reputation as a resource-heavy RAM hog is ...

Google is finally fixing one of Pixel’s biggest connectivity headaches in Android 16

Android 16 QPR3 gives Pixel users clearer control over Adaptive Connectivity with two new toggles in the settings.
9to5Google

Google cancels today’s Android 17 Beta 1 release

Android 17 Beta 1 was supposed to launch today, but Google has since pulled the release.
ZDNet

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...
MUO on MSN

Stop closing background apps on Android, it's actually making things worse

What really happens when you close background apps on Android.
Android Authority

Worst to best: All the major Android skins, ranked

Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...