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.

Google DMA ruling forces Android and Search open: the European Commission's two binding decisions, adopted July 16, 2026, ...

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 ...

The European Union gave Google binding instructions to open up its Android operating system and search engine data to greater ...

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Running Android Auto should be straightforward with a new-generation Android smartphone, especially considering the app is now bundled with the operating system. If all requirements are met, you ...

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Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones ...

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system ...

Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.

A new startup created by former Android leaders aims to build an operating system for AI agents. Among them is Hugo Barra, Google’s former VP of Android product management, who says the new company — ...

Google’s July Play services update improves Google One purchases, adds Wear OS work profile support, and expands Android ...