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The Pixel's desktop mode feels like a real operating system, and it's already better than I expected

I don't know when I'd actually use the Pixel's desktop mode, but it's surprisingly polished despite its lackluster ...

There's a good reason why Android stopped using dessert names for new versions

Android's dessert-themed version names were once a defining part of the operating system, but Google eventually decided it ...

Android 17 is bringing foldable specific updates to the OS, here’s why it matters

Android 17 does not position itself as a foldable-first operating system. There is little content allocated to optimizations ...

Google officially launches Android 17

Also released: a new Pixel Drop, and Wear OS 7.
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Google Says Android Is Evolving From 'Operating System to Intelligent System'

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted ...

4 security upgrades in Android 17 you didn't know about, but will be glad to have

Some of Android 17's best new features aren't user-facing, but quietly enhance your smartphone's performance and malware ...

All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside ...

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...

Amazon reveals Android 16-based Fire OS 16 is coming to Fire TV devices

Amazon has updated its developers page to confirm Fire OS 16, based on Android 16, will be its next OS for Fire TV devices.

Google Patches Android Zero-Day Vulnerability in June 2026 Security Update

Google’s June 2026 Android update fixes dozens of flaws, including a potentially exploited Framework vulnerability and ...