Discover the Android OS, its key features and origins, and how it compares to Apple's iOS. Learn how Google developed Android for phones, tablets, and more.

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

At MWC 2026, we caught up with Google's Android ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, to chat about Aluminium OS and where it's ...

Google starts preparing for Android to get the same memory protections as Chrome OS when using Thunderbolt accessories.

When images of Google's Aluminum operating system leaked online, Android users jumped for joy at the possibility of combining ChromeOS and Android into a single operating system. While Google has kept ...

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved ...

If you have an Android phone and you drive a car, you've probably used Android Auto. But did you know that it's different from Android Automotive?

Humans have long embroiled themselves in surface-level disagreements, with contemporary high-profile examples in tech including the console wars, Linux vs. Windows debates, and the long-standing ...

Google's Android operating system has almost no presence on traditional PCs -- where Google instead has relied on Chrome OS -- but soon that will change, according to reports. Despite Google’s efforts ...

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...

Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. Since its official launch in 2008, Android has grown into the most widely used operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart ...

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.