Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Google has officially given the green light to Android 17 and released the first completed version of the new operating system. Previously, all that was known was that the release was expected some time in June.

Google LLC today dropped the latest version of its Android operating system for mobile devices, and it’s rolling out to Pixel smartphone users first of all. It’s a pretty sweeping update, introducing numerous artificial intelligence capabilities,

Google’s June 2026 Android update fixes dozens of flaws, including a potentially exploited Framework vulnerability and critical system bugs.

Samsung Galaxy devices just received their 7th Google Play system update of 2026, a massive shift from the zero in late 2025.

This silent Android feature scans your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to uninstall it

Making the transition from an iPhone to an Android phone can seem fairly simple, but there are some common problems nobody really talks about.

Now, Google is moving to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, currently operating under the codename "Aluminium OS." (Or, depending on who you ask, Aluminum OS.) As far as we know — thanks to reporting from Android Authority — Aluminium OS is the internal codename for Google’s unified Android/ChromeOS desktop platform.