Android is changing how it releases software. No longer will there be just one big release a year but more frequent updates.

Google unveiled a new statue to mark the release of Android 15’s source code to AOSP yesterday. The status showcases The Bot enjoying vanilla ice cream as a tribute to Android 15’s internal codename.

Big Android version updates are now basically obsolete... And that might actually be a good thing. If you're a smartphone fan of a certain vintage, you'll no doubt remember a new Android version ...

Android 14 has seized 13% of the market since its introduction, but Android 13 leads the pack at nearly 21%. Android 12’s market share is the most stable year-to-year. Use of Android 11, 10, and 9 is ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The Pixel 6 was a pivotal phone for Google, debuting the company's self-branded Tensor chipsets and a brand-new hardware design ...

Android Auto appears to be broken on Google Pixel 9 smartphones that are running the latest Android 15 beta version. The platform fails to start, connect, or work as expected. Google is readying the ...

Google I/O 2025 will unveil Android TV 16, confirming rumors that Google would bypass version 15 completely. This dramatic version leap follows Google’s previous jump from version 12 to 14, and ...

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 ...