Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...

“Google does not own your phone,” Android users are warned, as a controversial new update suddenly becomes real. “You own your phone. You have the right to decide who to trust.” That may be true. But ...

The update affects multiple device categories, including phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, Android Auto and Automotive systems, and Android TV. Image: Android TV Google has rolled out a new round of ...

Google is following through on its pledge to split Android versions into more frequent updates. We already had one Android 16 release this year, and now it’s time for the second. The new version is ...

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...