Android 16 introduces a seamless app updates feature that reduces how long an app is frozen while it’s being updated.

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 ...

The Android operating system is home to countless features, be it useful utilitarian toggles or gimmicky customization tweaks. Thanks to this bucket load of options, an Android phone can do several ...

Two big tech firms unveiled the Galaxy XR this week. It costs $1,799 and runs on Android XR, Google’s new spatial operating ...

Android TV is an operating system found in select smart TV sets that aggregates streaming services, recommends content, and ...

Android System WebView is a part of the Android operating system that offers app developers a built-in browser inside apps to display web content. Doing so eliminates the need to redirect users to an ...

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Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google unveiled the Android operating system 16 years ago today, on Nov. 5, 2007. While it looked barebones at the time, Google's decision to embrace open ...

Easter eggs are hidden secrets often placed just out of the notice of many, but with a little bit of playing around and investigation, these usually humorous or self-referential jokes, games, and ...

Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there’s some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is multifaceted, but ...