Android is the mobile operating system used by the majority of smartphones sold globally. It competes with Apple's iOS as the operating system of choice for most people.
Unlike iOS, which is only available on iPhones, Android can be found on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and televisions. What's more, it's used by multiple brands including Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and of course its creator, Google. As a result of Android’s flexibility and adaptability, you can find Android phones at every price point, with features such as fast charging, high-resolution displays, and multiple cameras.
As Apple does with iOS, Google releases new Android versions on a yearly basis, though different Android manufacturers will often bundle it with their own features and brand it as something different. For example, Android 13 made its debut as OneUI 5 on Samsung phones and ColorOS 13 on Oppo phones.
Android 14 is expected to release on Google Pixel phones towards the end of 2023 and could focus on generative AI, with other smartphone brands following shortly.
Latest about Android
Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone
Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.
Gmail for Android could be getting a new Google Gemini AI button
Based on code hidden inside the app, it shouldn't be too long before Gmail for Android gets more AI capabilities.
Android 15 could give your phone a 3-hour battery boost
Google execs have been chatting about some of the improvements heading our way later this year.
Android 15 could give your phone’s storage page a small-but-mighty makeover
The second Android 15 beta has revealed a small-but-helpful change to the presentation of storage data.
Here's another hint we're going to get satellite messaging in Android 15
Users on the Android 15 beta and T-Mobile in the US are seeing screens advertising satellite connectivity.
Android 15: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far
Updated Android 15 could include a lot of new features, and we have a good idea of what to expect.
Google says Circle to Search is rolling out to another 100 million devices in 2024
One of the most useful AI features for Android is heading to a whole load of new devices this year.
Latest Android 15 beta teases Private Space, Predictive Back, and more new features
Google has confirmed that the second Android 15 beta is now available to download on compatible devices.
