Google has pulled a surprise with Android 16 by releasing the test build of its next major mobile OS update months ahead of the usual schedule. The cadence of public updates is also changing, and ...

Of course, not every phone has received the update yet, but a number of those can still access the Android 11 beta. But it’s important to note that only some people should download the beta for ...

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

Breaking from tradition, the latest version of Android has arrived significantly earlier than it usually debuts. The new stable build of Android 16 brings plenty of major changes to the mix, including ...

The fourth beta of Android 16 has begun rolling out to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets, and it'll be the last release for the beta program. Android 16 reached platform stability in its last ...

As soon as the Google I/O 2024 event kicked off on May 14, smartphone companies began announcing the availability of the Android 15 beta for select premium smartphones. This allows users to get an ...

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Android 16 is arriving earlier than its usual timeline, and Android brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus have already begun public beta testing of the upcoming OS. OnePlus is, in fact, the first non-Google ...

While the timing feels a bit odd with new Pixel phones already on the market, Android 15 is now finally available to Google Pixel smartphones. Here’s how to install it. What’s new in Android 15?

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...