Android is the mobile operating system used by the majority of smartphones sold globally. It competes with Apple's iOS as the operating system of choice for most people.
Unlike iOS, which is only available on iPhones, Android can be found on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and televisions. What's more, it's used by multiple brands including Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and of course its creator, Google. As a result of Android’s flexibility and adaptability, you can find Android phones at every price point, with features such as fast charging, high-resolution displays, and multiple cameras.
As Apple does with iOS, Google releases new Android versions on a yearly basis, though different Android manufacturers will often bundle it with their own features and brand it as something different. For example, Android 13 made its debut as OneUI 5 on Samsung phones and ColorOS 13 on Oppo phones.
Android 14 is expected to release on Google Pixel phones towards the end of 2023 and could focus on generative AI, with other smartphone brands following shortly.
Latest about Android
Google Photos is getting a handy Quick Edit tool for sharing images, and I don’t know why nobody thought of this sooner
Google is rolling out a new feature for its Photos app called Quick Edit, which allows users to apply image processing on the sharing screen for a last minute touch-up.
Google Drive gets major document scanning boost on Android to tempt you from Adobe Scan
Google Drive will soon be able to automatically fix up your scanned images on Android.
Android will soon borrow iOS 18's anti-car sickness feature – here's how it works
Vehicle Motion Cues have only just arrived on the iPhone, but there are already plans to add them to Android.
This new feature for Chrome for Android is going to make tidying up your tabs easier
Chrome's new feature for Android lets users easily reorder tab groups by long-pressing and dragging, making tab management easier and more efficient.
Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android
Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.
Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too
Code diggers have found signs that Gemini is getting some significant improvements on Android.
The end of Google Fit? Fitbit looks set to replace it on future Android phones – and bring its AI coach with it
Fitbit is now showing up on non-Pixel Android phones in place of the Google Fit app.
3 major upgrades in Android 16 have already been spotted
The developer preview has only been out for a day, and new features are already emerging.
