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The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature

By David Nield published

The first beta version of Android 16 is now available for Pixel phones, and there's one big new feature.

Android 16 will bring these 5 upgrades to your phone – including one I can’t wait to try out

By Jamie Richards published

The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

Android 16 launches in developer preview – here are the most exciting rumored features

By David Nield published

Google is shifting Pixel launches and Android releases to earlier dates in the calendar, and Android 16 just showed up.

Android looks set to improve the Fast Pair experience for wireless earbuds

By David Nield published

Hidden code in Google Play Services suggests that a revamped look for earbuds battery status is on the way.

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

By James Rogerson published

You can now try Material 3 Expressive for yourself with the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which is available for the Pixel 6 and above.

Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android

By David Nield published

Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.

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 vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

The results are in: Android beats iPhone for TechRadar readers.

Android 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until September

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is out now, with live updates, new security tools, and more, but the feature we're really waiting for isn't here yet.

Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money

By David Nield published

Future versions of Android might let you skip the standard setup process if you just want to test the phone.

Android 15: latest news and everything you need to know

By James Rogerson, Axel Metz last updated

Android 15 includes a lot of new features, and it's available now (at least on some phones).

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.

Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest beta version of Android 16 suggests Pixel owners will soon be able to save themes.

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones

By Jamie Richards published

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to phones from makers other than Google and Samsung, providing further protection against thieves and bad actors.

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.

Google just accidentally leaked the next major visual redesign for Android – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published

Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.

Here's how Android 16 is going to be able to install your apps faster

By David Nield published

Offloading some of the tasks linked to app installation to the cloud could help on budget handsets.

Android 15 is going to make it easier for you to navigate indoors – here's how

By David Nield published

Android 15 is adopting a standard called Wi-Fi Ranging so you won't get lost without a GPS signal.

Google and Samsung just made sharing files on Android much easier

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

By teaming up with Samsung, Google is bringing the former's Quick Share feature to other Android devices.

Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is launching on Pixel phones today, but you won't be getting the Material 3 Expressive redesign yet.

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards published

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

Android 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode

By David Nield published

It looks as though Android could follow iOS in adding a display mode for when your phone is inactive and charging.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Android and Chrome just got 4 super-useful accessibility upgrades – including a powerful Gemini trick for quizzing photos

By David Nield published

For those who struggle to use Chrome and Android in conventional ways, more assistance is on the way.

Android 17 could finally introduce Motion Cues to combat motion sickness – matching the same feature in iOS

By David Nield published

Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.

Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones

By Jamie Richards published

Let's talk about DeX

Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone

By Chris Rowlands published

An update to Android 16 will detect ‘stingray’ devices used by law enforcement and alert users to suspicious network connections.

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.

Google could add Desktop Mode to Android phones, bringing a Samsung DeX-style experience to more devices

By Jamie Richards published

Google is set to bring a new Desktop Mode to Android, which would give more Android users the chance to use their phones and tablets effectively as computers when paired with an external monitor.

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.