Google has confirmed it will move development of the Android OS to behind closed doors. Here's why it's doing it.

Google told Android Authority that it will move all Android development to its internal branches next week, marking a ...

The operating system will still be open source, but Google is now moving all development to a private, internal software branch. It previously worked on some features, like the Bluetooth stack, in ...

minimizing the need for major software overhauls. However, kernel mode driver updates will still be necessary to ensure compatibility with future Android versions. Additionally, the extended ...

Google and Qualcomm have partnered to provide up to eight years of Android updates for select devices starting with the Snapdragon 8 Elite on Android 15. This effort aims to enhance device ...

I tested LineageOS on a Pixel 3a, a phone released six years ago, mostly so I'd have a device for testing and writing about Android software. You might have other uses in mind for your old device.

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2025's Android 16 beta release. What a long, strange trip it’s ...

With physicists advancing the science of quantum computing and the growing number of quantum bits, or Qubits, in a quantum processor, capabilities to complete the quantum software stack are also ...

Llama has evolved beyond a simple language model into a multi-modal AI framework with safety features, code generation, and ...

Android devices are fixable, and getting parts can be much easier (and cheaper), but the quality variance can trip you up if you’re not careful. Because Apple controls both the software and ...

Adaptive Battery is an Android software feature that helps keep everything in check. The most common way Adaptive Battery saves battery life is by restricting how apps run in the background.

When purchasing a new Android phone, several essential factors must be considered. Do you prefer a large screen for watching videos and playing games? How important is camera performance ...