This is especially true when a hot new Android 17 beta is supposedly being released right away, and I have to keep checking for the OTA every few minutes to see if it’s available — well, uh, before ...

Google's monthly system services update went live on December 1, 2025. The updates always pertain to an update for the Android operating system and/or key system services with security, new ways to ...

If I had a penny for every single time I checked my Android phone for updates and got the all-clear “Your system is up to date” notice when there was actually a hidden update pending, well, I’d have a ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Just a day after Apple dropped iOS 26, Google rolled out Android 16. For now, it’s limited to select devices—mainly Pixels—but it marks one of the earliest Android releases in years, highlighting ...

There's more to protecting your device from exploits and malware than simply installing the latest security updates. Google regularly updates Android to respond to new threats, and the operating ...