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Google has quietly confirmed that Android 15 is launching in October

By James Rogerson published

Release notes for the Android 15 beta exit have been updated to mention an October release date.

Android 15 tipped to get a video stabilization upgrade to match the best of iPhone

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Android 15 could bring in a video stabilization upgrade for third-party apps.

Google could be preparing a major Bluetooth upgrade for Android 15

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest Android beta suggests that Bluetooth Auracast could make its debut in Android 15.

Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

Android 15 lets you turn your phone into a handy smart-home dashboard – here’s how

By Jamie Richards published

Google has added the Home Controls screensaver to the latest version of Android, giving you access to smart home tools without even unlocking your phone

Android 15 could soon bring back a popular home screen customization trick

By David Nield published

It looks as though you'll be able to tweak the shape of home screen icons in a future Android 15 update.

Android will soon borrow iOS 18's anti-car sickness feature – here's how it works

By David Nield published

Vehicle Motion Cues have only just arrived on the iPhone, but there are already plans to add them to Android.

Android Auto is axing support for some older devices – check if yours is affected now

By Leon Poultney published

Those running Android 8 won't be able to take advantage of any updates to the Android Auto operating system.

‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer

By Hamish Hector published

Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.

A researcher compared Android and iOS for app security, and there’s a clear loser

By Alex Blake published

A security researcher has compared how often iOS and Android spill your data to foreign servers without your knowledge.

Android camera apps could soon get a big upgrade for photo pros

By David Nield published

More Android apps are going to have access to the RAW photo format, thanks to a code tweak.

3 major upgrades in Android 16 have already been spotted

By David Nield published

The developer preview has only been out for a day, and new features are already emerging.

Android 15 could soon match a key iPhone security feature to protect your phone from thieves

By David Nield published

Code spotted in the Android 15 beta suggests phones will default to biometrics in certain situations.

Android 15 looks set to help you tidy up your notifications for good

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google is working to banish older notifications and sync notifications between devices.

Microsoft is axing support for Android apps, leaving users to search for other solutions

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft is discontinuing Android app support for Windows, leaving users to look for alternatives to run their favorite Android apps and games.

Confirmed: Android 16 is coming sooner than we thought

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is set to land between April and June, with a smaller release later in 2025.

'The industry’s first personalized AI with Gemini': OnePlus teases unique Google AI integration for the OnePlus 15

By John-Anthony Disotto published

OnePlus teams up with Google to bring Gemini to its Mind Space AI tool, and that might be the biggest reason yet to buy a OnePlus 15.

Android 15 could give your phone a 3-hour battery boost

By David Nield published

Google execs have been chatting about some of the improvements heading our way later this year.

Android fans might soon get one of the iPhone’s best safety features

By Alex Blake published

Code spotted in an Android 15 beta suggests the Google Pixel 9 might get a feature to rival Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite.

Android 15 could have a new screen feature to keep you doomscrolling in bed

By David Nield published

We've got a sneak preview of two more features heading our way with the Android 15 update later this year.

Android Automotive gets major update with native Max and Peacock streaming

By Leon Poultney published

Google has announced that it will roll out updates to both its Android Automotive infotainment OS and its Android Auto smartphone app.

Gemini AI is heading to older Android phones, and could get a new 'conversation' mode

By David Nield published

Fresh leaks around the Gemini AI app for Android point to a new mode and support for older devices.

Google's latest Android update lets you quickly switch calls and Wi-Fi hotspots between multiple devices

By David Nield published

If you use multiple Google-powered devices together, then your life is about to get a little bit easier.

Android will finally let Pixel owners adjust flashlight strength, just like on the iPhone

By David Nield published

You won't have to put up with a flashlight strength that's too bright or too dim for your needs for much longer.

5 ways that Android 15 on Pixel is going to be way more customizable for users

By Cesar Cadenas published

Deep dives into Android 15 Beta 2 reveal Google might launch an album screensaver tool, vibration controls, and more.

Android switchers are choosing these iPhones when making the big move to iOS

By Mark Wilson published

Some new data reveals the most popular iPhone models among Android switchers – and how that compares to existing iOS fans.

Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too

By David Nield published

Code diggers have found signs that Gemini is getting some significant improvements on Android.

Android malware poses as top apps to steal data — Google, Instagram, WhatsApp all spoofed

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Users are being tricked into giving away full access to their mobile devices by malicious Android apps, experts warn.

Android users are still defecting to iPhone, but the numbers are falling

By James Ide published

Fewer users are ditching Android for iPhone, despite Apple’s handsets remaining the top-selling phones.

Android 16 could steal a thief-thwarting security feature from iPhones

By James Rogerson published

Inactivity reboot could be coming to Android, giving thieves a time limit to unlock your phone using biometrics.