Google just pulled the plug on security updates for Android 12 and 12L as of March 31, 2025. If you’re still using a phone or tablet running these versions, this is a big deal. A ton of Android users ...

Every year, Google adds a potpourri of features to Android. Visually, however, it changes only once a few years. The last time Google made significant visual changes, it was with Android 12 over three ...

The big yearly overhaul or upgrade for Android is done. We’re at a stage where the differences are so minimal that it’s hard to tell – and we catalogue every minute change. The fact is, Android ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

Is your Android device feeling sluggish? Over time, various factors can contribute to slower performance, but the good news is that you can take actionable steps to restore its speed and efficiency.

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Google has released new Android distribution numbers, and Android 15 is struggling. It’s installed on only 4.5% of devices, as Android 9 Pie, Android 10, 11, 12, 13 ...

Android 12 has reached the end of its support lifecycle, leaving millions of devices vulnerable to security threats. Google officially terminated Android 12 and 12L security updates on March 31, 2025, ...

New Play Store warning affects millions. Update: Republished on April 30 with a raft of new Android security warnings for both personal and enterprise users. Google has quietly changed how apps run on ...

Last month brought our first look at Android 16 QPR2, with Google delivering its first beta just hours after the Pixel 10 launch event. Alongside other changes, the company is tweaking its monochrome ...

Android 16’s first major update made me fall back in love with Quick Settings. After Android 12 took away the smaller toggles and switched to the large pill-shaped buttons in the name of Material You, ...

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