Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

The next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices.

While Xiaomi has just hit the brakes on HyperOS updates for all smartphones until March, this is only temporary as China celebrates its annual New Year holiday. But what about the next generation ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

UPDATE (January 19, 2026): The OnePlus 13 is now getting a new update with the January 2026 Android security patch and some other notable additions. Read more about it at the end of the article.

Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 was one of the company’s biggest software updates to date, introducing a refreshed UI, deeper AI integration, and revamped system features across phones, tablets, and beyond. Now, ...

Your Android phone has a host of system apps and services, all with their own tasks. One such app is Android System Intelligence. Google has named the app rather broadly and vaguely, and it’s not ...

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Turning off your smartphone is a great way to fix malfunctioning apps or apply setting changes. While you may think there is only one way to turn off your Android phone or iPhone, there are multiple ...

Most Android phones ship with Google apps and services pre-installed, and that makes it very easy and seamless to transfer contacts. All you have to do is ensure that your Google account is set to ...

Android 17 eligible devices list covering Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, realme, OPPO, Nothing, Motorola, and more, ...