One of the key features of Android is its open source software heritage. The source code for the full operating system, including the kernel, UI, libraries, and key apps, is available for free. This ...

Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

The return of the Nokia smartphone brand brought much excitement to smartphone enthusiasts around the world, but it also brought some disappointment. The disappointment stemmed from the fact that the ...

Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.

The Google Nexus 7 is a pretty great tablet right out of the box. It has a speedy NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, a 7 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software. But ...