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.
Android

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 ...
PCMag

The Best Android Phones for 2026

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

Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses

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 ...
The Verge

Former Android leaders are building an ‘operating system for AI agents’

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 ...
Android

Former Android devs working on an operating system for AI agents

Artificial intelligence has already successfully established itself as the present and future of the tech industry. The next step in the segment could be AI agents, which big companies are already ...