Google recently announced plans for two major Android updates in 2025 as part of an effort to better align its big operating system updates with the release schedules favored by phone makers. The ...

Google has released Android 17 beta 1 shortly after wrapping up Android 16 QPR3 testing. Android 17 will force developers to optimize apps for foldables and large-screen devices. The update brings ...

Thanks to the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 1, I got my first taste of Google’s next major OS and its Material 3 Expressive design changes. While I haven’t explored everything this beta offers, a ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 brings a simple yet nifty upgrade to the flashlight tile in Quick Settings: a brightness slider. The flashlight tile is no longer just a basic on/off switch. Instead, you can ...

The problem with beta software is that sometimes, a particular build could be more buggy than usual. If you’re taking part in the Android 15 QPR2, the Beta 2.1 update is out, which addresses some bugs ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Android devices have been compromised by a backdoor bot. Update, March 7, 2025: This story, originally published March 6, has been updated with a statement from Google’s director of Android security ...