Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google has come under fire for releasing upgrades and feature updates ...

This update decision comes as a surprise. Updated on Dec. 6 with a more detailed Android threat assessment and the news that Google has issued attack warnings for targeted users around the world.

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 ...

The OnePlus 12 is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update, rolling out first in India and bringing the November 2025 security patch along with performance boosts and new customization features. It ...

Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades Your email has been sent Google has officially started rolling out the latest set of Android 16 features, marking a major change ...

With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, ...

Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster. Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much ...

Google announced a sweeping round of Android upgrades on Tuesday, Dec. 2, timed with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The update bundle includes a second release of Android 16 for ...

Just a few weeks after the initial HyperOS 3 rollout began, Xiaomi has extended the update to even more devices. The company’s latest custom skin is now arriving on the mid range Redmi Note 14 4G ...

Last night, I saw a pop-up on my Google Pixel 9 phone. I clicked to authorize the install, and it was cranking for at least half an hour. This December update is a biggie, with new features for Pixel ...

Google launched Android 16 back in June, and with it came a ton of features and updates. Usually, that’s all Google does until the next version, which is expected to be released in beta sometime in ...

The Green Bay Packers have an injury concern with running back Josh Jacobs heading into the Week 12 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jacobs sustained a knee injury in the Week 11 win over the New ...