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Whether you've just gotten Android 16 or you've had it in front of you for months, you're bound to find something new and useful in this collection of off-the-beaten-path pointers. Well, this is ...

Android 15 brings a slew of features over Android 14 and you can try them by installing Android 15 Beta. There are three ways to install Android 15 Beta — Enrolling your device, using the Flash tool, ...

Android is now “more like iPhone.” That should not be a surprise. It has been coming for some time, and Android 15 and Android 16 put security and privacy front and center. Just like iPhone. But it’s ...

If you’re reading this article, chances are you love Android. Or, at the very least, have a fairly high interest in the OS. You probably like staying up-to-date with the latest features, new platform ...

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Google is getting ready to launch Android Automotive 16. This is the underlying operating system for car infotainment systems. These new features will make using it much safer. One feature could be a ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

Google’s latest updates for the Android operating system patch more than 30 vulnerabilities, all classified as ‘high severity’. The June 2025 Android security bulletin reveals that the most serious ...

Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Android has a serious problem — and it’s now getting worse. This ...