Android updates don’t matter. I know that’s a provocative thing to say. Android updates fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and add new features to your phone. Yet, I stand by my statement.

Recent findings suggest that Samsung has halted development of the Android 16-based One UI 8.5 update for older devices like the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A53. Unlike previous incremental point releases, ...

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the ...

With the FFXIV character activity widget UI update, the design will change and it will go from a daily-based system to a weekly-based one. Character growth, duty progress, and updates will all be in ...

Nothing has been impressive with software rollouts so far. It was one of the first brands to conclude the Android 16 rollout, and now the company may already be working on the next major upgrade, ...

GameNative 0.8.0 pre-release introduces a major UI overhaul with full controller navigation. The update also adds support for Amazon Games, alongside improvements to Steam, GOG, and Epic integrations.

A leaked One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog reveals multiple bug fixes, a restored kernel update, and new features like Direct Voicemail. The update is also expected to introduce a smarter, AI-powered Bixby, ...

As Heavensturn arrives and the calendar flips to 2026, Final Fantasy 14 is gearing up for its next expansion. There's been no end of speculation and theorizing about what the FF14 8.0 update might ...

After One UI 8 introduced a new, split Quick Panel for your Quick Settings, One UI 8.5 is giving you greater control. The updated panel is now fully customizable, with the ability to adjust the layout ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, 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 ...

Android Auto 15.5 is the final version supporting Android 8 Oreo. 19 Xiaomi and Redmi models released between 2016–2018 are affected. Google’s new standard is Android 9 Pie or higher. The change ...

Samsung is playing an impossible game of catch-up with Pixel and iPhone. It’s four months since Pixels upgraded to Android 16, and since then Apple has upgraded all iPhones to iOS 26. Meanwhile, ...