The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Ahead of the holidays, Google is pushing out the ...

Google asked nicely, now it is less polite ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Google I/O 2026, starting May 19, is expected to center on a major Gemini AI model update alongside announcements on Android 17, Aluminium OS, and Android XR hardware. The event will also likely ...

Google has released the first Wear OS 6 Developer Preview, allowing developers to test apps with its new theming system and UI changes. This update, based on Android 16, introduces a Material 3 ...

Google LLC today released the first preview version of Android 16, the next major version of its mobile operation system. Developer previews provide individual developers and teams a first look at the ...

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware ...

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 ...