Google's July Play System brings welcome improvements to the Play Store, Wear OS and Maps (Updated)

Google's July 2026 System Update is rolling out with Play Store improvements, AI image labels, a smoother Google One purchase ...

Android versions: A living history from 1.0 to 17

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2026's Android 17 release.
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Android 13: Google has discontinued support for operating system

Android 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March. Since the beginning of March 2026, and thus about three and a half years after the ...
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Google Says Android Is Evolving From 'Operating System to Intelligent System'

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted ...

EU Gives Google Binding Instructions to Open Android to AI Rivals

The European Union gave Google binding instructions to open up its Android operating system and search engine data to greater ...
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Amazon reveals Android 16-based Fire OS 16 is coming to Fire TV devices

Amazon has revealed Fire OS 16 as its latest operating system for Fire TV devices. Fire OS 16 incorporates updates from Android 15 and Android 16. This news arrives shortly after the first Fire TV ...