Android is the mobile operating system used by the majority of smartphones sold globally. It competes with Apple's iOS as the operating system of choice for most people.
Unlike iOS, which is only available on iPhones, Android can be found on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and televisions. What's more, it's used by multiple brands including Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and of course its creator, Google. As a result of Android’s flexibility and adaptability, you can find Android phones at every price point, with features such as fast charging, high-resolution displays, and multiple cameras.
As Apple does with iOS, Google releases new Android versions on a yearly basis, though different Android manufacturers will often bundle it with their own features and brand it as something different. For example, Android 13 made its debut as OneUI 5 on Samsung phones and ColorOS 13 on Oppo phones.
Android 14 is expected to release on Google Pixel phones towards the end of 2023 and could focus on generative AI, with other smartphone brands following shortly.
Latest about Android
Google promises to improve its Find My Device network – but won't say when it will
Google is teasing speed and availability improvements for its new Find My Device network, but is vague on release details.
Android 15 could have a useful new diagnostics feature to tell you what’s wrong with your phone
A new Device Diagnostics feature has been spotted in the Android 15 beta and could save people trips to service centers.
Don’t expect the Samsung Galaxy S25 to bring game-changing camera upgrades
The Samsung Galaxy S25 will reportedly sport the same wide and selfie cameras as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24.
Google may soon upgrade Android's Circle to Search to help you find that mystery song
Google is updating Circle to Search to work better on the Pixel Tablet by allowing the tool to work with the persistent taskbar.
Android 15: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far
Updated Android 15 could include a lot of new features, and we have a good idea of what to expect.
Android 15 takes a big step towards launching – and could get a major settings and biometrics boost
Android 15 beta 3 is out now, and contains evidence of several unfinished features.
Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone
Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.
Gmail for Android could be getting a new Google Gemini AI button
Based on code hidden inside the app, it shouldn't be too long before Gmail for Android gets more AI capabilities.
