Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...

Android's Advanced Protection Mode is getting tougher, now restricting accessibility permissions for automation and customization apps.

With the latest software update for the iPhone, Apple is taking a big step forward in making it easier to switch to an Android phone. It introduces a new transfer tool that can move far more data than ...

As of now, the stable LineageOS 23.2 is available for devices as old as the Pixel 4, OnePlus 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Galaxy S10. Builds for the Pixel 10 are notably missing. You can download the ...

A custom ROM gives the Nokia N8 a second life, fixing Symbian’s flaws and making the iconic camera phone surprisingly usable again in 2026.

Android offers multiple Canary, Beta, and stable releases in a year, but what's happening when? Here's the full Android 2026 ...

You might actually need to use it on your device one day ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

Google released the January 2026 Android Security Bulletin, fixing a critical zero-click vulnerability in the Dolby Digital Plus Codec. While Pixel users already received this patch in December, they ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

Largely gone are the days when we had glove boxes full of mixtapes and CDs to listen to music when driving a car. Navigation was up to how well we knew the roads. Now, you can't really buy a modern ...

Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with one fix for Pixel devices. CP11.251114.007 (from .006) for all devices will fix: The on-device OTA is 57.80 MB (Pixel 9a).