A Googler has shared possible release dates for Android 16 beta builds in a recent comment on the Android Gerrit.

Android is changing as Google narrows the gap to iPhone. For many longtime Android users, these changes will land badly as their phones lock down for the first time. But for the vast majority it will help them keep safe. As far as Google might be going on this catch-up mission, Samsung is about go much further.

In response to Gates sharing his biggest blunder, Android co-founder Rich Miner explained on X that his reasoning for creating Android in the first place was to prevent Microsoft from becoming what Android is now. Miner writes, "sorry Bill, you're more responsible for [losing] the $400B than you realize."

Multiple critical security vulnerabilities have been confirmed by Google and users of Android 12 through 15 are urged to update as a matter of urgency.

Following the announcement by Samsung at the start of 2025, Google earlier this week shared more details about Eclipsa

Google is preparing to launch its "car-ready mobile apps program" for Android Automotive OS in February 2025, which will immensely increase the number of apps available for vehicles running this operating system.

Android 16 could bring an updated volume slider and volume panel UI. Here's an early first look at the new designs!

Android Automotive, Google's OS for cars, will be getting new car-ready apps in February, including video streaming, web browsers, and mobile gaming apps. Only cars certified with Google built-in will support these new apps,

Android 16 will likely include an expanded split app feature alongside a host of new functionality for different device types.

The search giant will kick off the "Car ready mobile apps" program next month; the effort was announced last year at Google's developer event

Google helped pioneer widgets with Android but has neglected them since. Even Google's iOS widgets are better than their Android counterparts.