Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.

Android is not having a good time, and a big reason for its problems could be that Google doesn’t seem to care about the OS the way it used to. Looking at the current state of Android, it’s hard not ...

Google’s July Play services update improves Google One purchases, adds Wear OS work profile support, and expands Android developer tools.

Android updates used to redefine the experience. Android 17 shows why those days are behind us — and why that's actually a ...

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. N ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS powering Chromebooks for years, but the ...

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system ...

The /e/OS Foundation has been offering a de-Googled version of Android since 2018, with an emphasis on privacy and security. Now developers have introduced the biggest update in years. Among other ...

The German carmaker has updated its mobile apps to no longer support GrapheneOS; users have been logged out of the apps, with ...