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We cover the latest Android software update news, relating to the operating system itself and apps.
Your old Android phone could be at risk — here’s why
Over one billion Android devices may lack security updates
Android 17 Beta 1 is coming — here’s what Pixel users need to know
Android 17 Beta 1 is about to roll out
Samsung Turns the S25 Into a Powerhouse With One UI 8.5 Beta
One UI 8.5 Beta is now rolling out to your Galaxy S25 phone.
Samsung Rolls Out the Fourth Beta for One UI 8 to the S25 Ultra
Whether this will be the final beta for S25 Ultra users is something yet to be seen.
Android 16 Is Now Available for Pixel Devices, Four Months Early
Google took Android 16 development seriously this year, with the Pixels getting the update out of the gate.
That Was Fast: Android 16 Will Officially Launch Today
Talk about a stealth launch. Out of nowhere, Google makes it known that Android 16 is coming today.
Murena’s New /e/OS 3.0 Update Takes Your Privacy to the Next Level
The privacy-focused company's new update levels things up your personal safety quite a lot.
Android 16 Will Bring This Big Customization Feature to Pixels
Changing the look of your Google Pixel's UI will be a lot simpler with Android 16.
Samsung Details One UI 8 Rollout, Beta Is Now Open for Galaxy S25
Samsung won't mess up twice in a row. One UI 8's beta has started rolling out.
Honor Commits to Android 16; Six Years of Updates for Honor 400
Its current flagships will get Android 16, but Honor also commits to supporting its 400 series for a long time.
Samsung Confirms When Its Android 16-Based One UI 8 Will Arrive
Despite a recent track record, Samsung seems committed to making sure One UI 8 comes out on time.
Is Your Smartphone Going to Get Android 16? Find Out Here
Android 16 will launch earlier than its recent predecessors, so it's time to know if your phone will be getting it.
Samsung Won’t Mess Up Twice: One UI 8 Beta May Start Next Month
Samsung is getting set for One UI 8 already. Its stable release is expected to start in Q3.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Rollout Has Hit Its Stride, Months Too Late
After how many ever months (I've lost count), the One UI 7 rollout is finally running smooth.
One UI 7 Finally Lands For Galaxy S23 In Europe
One UI 7 arrives for the S23 series. It's better late than never, right?
These Are The Oppo Phones Getting ColorOS 15
Eager to get ColorOS 15? Here's the full list of devices that will get it. Find out if you're eligible.
First Time: Android 16 Beta 4 Is Available on More Than Pixels
For those who can't wait to get their hands on the newest Android version, you don't need a Pixel this time.
After the Pause, a Revised One UI 7 Rollout Schedule Is Here
Some devices might be receiving One UI 7 after One UI 8 launches.
Most Still Don’t Have One UI 7, But Here’s a Look at One UI 8
Android 16 is expected in the first half of the year, which means One UI 8 could be here very soon.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Journey Hits Another Setback; Rollout Paused
After waiting so long for an official rollout schedule, there's now a major setback for the first in line.
Samsung’s 7th Gen of Foldables Will Skip Straight to One UI 8
To get back on track with software, the next foldables will have to skip their usual incremental One UI update.
Samsung Expands Its List of Devices Getting a One UI 7 Update
Samsung finally announced its plans for One UI 7, but some devices were notably missing. That has been corrected... sort of.
At Long Last, Samsung Makes One UI 7 Release Schedule Official
Samsung has finally let us know when One UI 7 will start rolling out to the first batch of devices, and it is next month.
One UI 7 Beta Comes to Samsung’s Foldables; Here Are the Changes
The beta treatment has finally left the sole domain of the Galaxy S24 and come to the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
March Pixel Drop Brings Scam Detection and Features for Streamers
Another month, another time for Pixel users to get blessed with new tricks.
Here’s When We Can Expect One UI 7 on Older Samsung Flagships
This is our first real lead as to when we can expect a stable One UI 7 release.
ChromeOS 133 Rolls Out With Welcome Tour, Accessibility, and More
If you race to your Chromebook's settings menu now, you can start downloading the new ChromeOS 133 with interesting features.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Gets Its Fourth One UI 7 Beta
This should be the sign you need that the stable release isn't coming this month.
One UI 7 Delay Could Mean Samsung Skipping One UI 7.1 Entirely
One UI 7 could come out so late that there'd be no point in Samsung getting One UI 7.1 ready.
A $110 Samsung Phone Has Just Launched with Stable One UI 7
It's only available in India, but it has beaten flagships 10x its price to getting One UI 7.
Keep Waiting: Stable One UI 7 Still Isn’t Ready for Older Phones
At this point, Samsung's tardiness regarding One UI 7 is starting to get really annoying.
Nvidia Shield TV Isn’t Forgotten; Latest Update Brings New Stuff
Recent updates for Nvidia's Shield TV platform have majorly been bug fixes, but not this one.
With the S25 Series, Seamless Updates Arrive on Samsung Flagships
Seamless updates have been around for some time, but Samsung has been slow to adopt it.
That Was Quick: The First Public Beta for Android 16 Is Here
It's been only four months since the Android 15 officially released.
The Third Beta for One UI 7 Is Here and This Is What’s New
It's finally January 2025, so One UI 7 progress is going to be more intense than ever.