If you unwrapped a new smartphone during the holidays, one of the first things you should do is make sure its software is up ...

Update, June 28, 2025: This story, originally published on June 27, has been updated with advice from Google on how to check and update your Android version in response to the news that Chrome will ...

Big Android operating system updates bring exciting new features, fresh looks, and security patches, making even the best Android phones more useful and fun. However, a new software version can be ...

Xiaomi is continuing its broad HyperOS 3 rollout with another group of eligible devices now receiving the stable update. As ...

We've known for a while that Android Auto would eventually drop support for Android 8, but it now looks like this change is just around the corner. Google updated the ...

Android Auto 14.8 beta is now available for download as the first build of version 14.8. This particular build is aimed at beta testers, but anyone can download it even if they aren't part of the ...

Over a year after indicating that it plans to raise the minimum Android version requirement for the Android Auto app from version 8.0 (Oreo) to version 9.0 (Pie ...

2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 ...

Over 60% of Android users run outdated software, missing vital security updates. This leaves millions vulnerable to hacking ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...