Since rolling out the first version of Android in 2008, Google has largely stuck to one major release per year. Android 16 ...

Android is changing how it releases software. No longer will there be just one big release a year but more frequent updates.

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over ...

In 2019, Google officially killed its fun dessert names for Android versions. Over six years later, it remains a critical mistake.

Every company has its own, but some are better than others. Which is your favorite? Okay, it’s time to settle this – which ...

For most of Android’s history, Google publicly referred to each release by a version number and a codename. Traditionally, the codename was a dessert like Marshmallow, Jelly Bean, or Froyo. With the ...

Android Auto 14.8 beta is now available for download as the first build of version 14.8. This particular build is aimed at beta testers, but anyone can download it even if they aren't part of the ...

We've known for a while that Android Auto would eventually drop support for Android 8, but it now looks like this change is just around the corner. Google updated the ...

Update, June 28, 2025: This story, originally published on June 27, has been updated with advice from Google on how to check and update your Android version in response to the news that Chrome will ...