Android 17, the feature-loaded newest version of Android as of 2026, is currently undergoing beta testing. Once the stable version of Android 17 is ready, device manufacturers across the globe are ...

Google is already preparing the next major Android update for both smartphones and tablets. In early February 2026, Google launched the first Android 17 public beta. In May 2026, the company revealed ...

Google’s June 2026 Android update fixes dozens of flaws, including a potentially exploited Framework vulnerability and critical system bugs. Google’s June 2026 Android security release addresses ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

In the Android space, we spend an ungodly amount of time thinking about what’s coming next. I don’t know if we’re all deeply unsatisfied or curious or a mix of both, but focusing on the future has ...

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...

Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...

The latest monthly update for Google Play Services is now rolling out, bringing the system up to version 26.21. Back in the April 2026 Play Services update, Google introduced a more intuitive Google ...

A leak claims that Pixel 10 phones (except the 10a) are set to receive a bootloader update that’ll prevent downgrading to older Android versions. The change relies on Android’s Anti-rollback (ARB) ...

This afternoon, Google dropped a bit of a surprise update on its Pixel line-up. Android 17 Beta 4.1 was released as a minor update to April’s Beta 4, which Google said at the time would be the “last ...

When your Android phone ages out of updates, don't blame the manufacturer. Sure, sometimes they're the problem, but the deeper reason your phone stops getting updates is due to the chipset. More ...