Android versions: A living history from 1.0 to 17

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2026's Android 17 release.
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Google Says Android Is Evolving From 'Operating System to Intelligent System'

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted ...
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Huawei Shuns Android With HarmonyOS Next, Its Own Mobile Operating System

Huawei has decided to eschew its Android-based mobile OS and go the route of Apple and Google, which is to create its own grassroots operating system called HarmonyOS 5.0, also known as HarmonyOS Next ...
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Will Consumers Accept Google’s Overpowering AI Approach Within Gemini?

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google's Gemini AI is expanding (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images) As part of ...