While the monthly security updates from Google, Samsung and others drive headlines, there is a quieter process in the background which is just as important. Google updates the core system services ...

If you're one of the millions of individuals who own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet, we highly suggest you drop everything you're doing and update your device, pronto. The cause for concern is ...

Google rushed an urgent Pixel update to fix a critical security flaw, urging fast installs as millions of devices face active ...

A new update has just landed for Pixel phones. If you have any Pixel released in the last five years, and you’re on the ...

Google's monthly system services update went live on December 1, 2025. The updates always pertain to an update for the Android operating system and/or key system services with security, new ways to ...

Google is addressing an issue that’s been affecting the installation of Play System updates on devices running Android 16. The company says it has identified the problem and will resolve it with an ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Following the release of the stable Android 16 update for Pixel phones in June, the first Android 16 monthly ...

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...

Last night, I saw a pop-up on my Google Pixel 9 phone. I clicked to authorize the install, and it was cranking for at least half an hour. This December update is a biggie, with new features for Pixel ...

Android’s multitasking story is finally catching up with the hardware it runs on, and the next wave of changes looks less like a tweak and more like a reset. Between new system features, aggressive ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...