Discover the Android OS, its key features and origins, and how it compares to Apple's iOS. Learn how Google developed Android for phones, tablets, and more.

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

If you have an Android phone and you drive a car, you've probably used Android Auto. But did you know that it's different from Android Automotive?

Google starts preparing for Android to get the same memory protections as Chrome OS when using Thunderbolt accessories.

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 ...

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware ...

Some of Google's own apps are better on iOS.

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system ...

Previously, I discussed how Google's decision to merge ChromeOS and Android marks a critical moment for the company. While this merger is a positive step forward, it raises an important question: Can ...

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.