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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Sweeping Android 17 update brings new AI capabilities and features to Pixel smartphones

Alongside Android 17, Pixel users will also get access to a new Pixel Drop update that enhances their smartphones with a ...

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.
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Xreal debuts first glasses to run Google's Android XR operating system to take on Meta and Apple

Xreal on Tuesday announced a set of so-called "extended reality" glasses that run Google's Android XR software, as the companies look to take on Meta and Apple in a new arena. The launch marks an ...

4 Problems With Android Phones No One Really Warns You About

Making the transition from an iPhone to an Android phone can seem fairly simple, but there are some common problems nobody ...