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Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android

By David Nield published

Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.

Android 15 has launched in the form of a developer preview

By David Nield published

The 2024 version of Android is now out in its earliest form, but you should wait until the betas at least.

The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature

By David Nield published

The first beta version of Android 16 is now available for Pixel phones, and there's one big new feature.

Google is ramping up Android security protection with new Android app safety tools

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Gemini AI is being introduced as a security tool for Android, as well.

Another company just beat Samsung to Android 15 – and it’s not who you’d expect

By Jamie Richards published

Motorola has become the second major phone maker to implement an Android 15 beta, but only Google has managed an official release.

Google’s AI app development suite is getting Android and iOS expansions

By Craig Hale published

You can now simulate iOS and Android in Project IDX, which is available with AI in even more countries.

Android 15 is heading to Pixels in the 'coming weeks' – as Google reveals 4 new Android features to try while you wait

By David Nield published

We're still waiting for Android 15, but new features for current versions of Android are rolling out now.

Android 16 launches in developer preview – here are the most exciting rumored features

By David Nield published

Google is shifting Pixel launches and Android releases to earlier dates in the calendar, and Android 16 just showed up.

Google just showed us the new look of Android 16 and it’s aimed directly at the iPhone’s biggest fans

By Philip Berne published

Color in motion coming to Android soon

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

By James Rogerson published

You can now try Material 3 Expressive for yourself with the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which is available for the Pixel 6 and above.

Here's how Android 16 is going to be able to install your apps faster

By David Nield published

Offloading some of the tasks linked to app installation to the cloud could help on budget handsets.

The first Android 15 public beta is out – here's how to download it

By Cesar Cadenas published

The Android 15 beta introduces a handful of new features coming to the OS like App Archiving and edge-to-edge apps.

Android vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

The results are in: Android beats iPhone for TechRadar readers.

Android 16’s answer to iOS Live Activities is coming soon – here are the apps it’ll support, including Google Maps

By Rowan Davies published

The first-look images to Android's version of iOS Live Activities has dropped, but an official roll out date is still in question.

This could be the date when Google launches Android 16 – and here's what's coming

By David Nield published

According to one report, June 3 is the day when we're going to see Android 16 made available to the masses.

Good news, mobile photographers: your HDR photos will now look right on both Android and iOS

By David Nield published

With Android 15 and iOS 18, Google and Apple are supporting the same standard for HDR images.

Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money

By David Nield published

Future versions of Android might let you skip the standard setup process if you just want to test the phone.

These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Bitdefender uncovers a large-scale ad fraud campaign employing hundreds of Android apps.

Samsung roasts Apple's lack of foldable innovation in new ad – as a flexible iPhone is tipped for 2027

By David Nield published

Samsung says Apple is being left behind in the mobile market, and it could be years before Apple catches up.

Could ChromeOS eventually run on your Android phone? Google’s demo of exactly that is an exciting hint for the future

By Kristina Terech published

Google has held a secret demo showcasing ChromeOS running on an Android device, hinting at potential future plans.

The next Android 15 developer preview just landed – and it hints at 4 major new features

By David Nield published

Satellite messaging, support for foldables, and volume control all get improvements this time around.

Google has quietly confirmed that Android 15 is launching in October

By James Rogerson published

Release notes for the Android 15 beta exit have been updated to mention an October release date.

Android 16 will bring these 5 upgrades to your phone – including one I can’t wait to try out

By Jamie Richards published

The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

Android 15 could soon bring back a popular home screen customization trick

By David Nield published

It looks as though you'll be able to tweak the shape of home screen icons in a future Android 15 update.

Android Auto is axing support for some older devices – check if yours is affected now

By Leon Poultney published

Those running Android 8 won't be able to take advantage of any updates to the Android Auto operating system.

Android 15 could give your phone’s storage page a small-but-mighty makeover

By Axel Metz published

The second Android 15 beta has revealed a small-but-helpful change to the presentation of storage data.

Latest Android 15 beta teases Private Space, Predictive Back, and more new features

By Axel Metz published

Google has confirmed that the second Android 15 beta is now available to download on compatible devices.

We'll likely get our first look at Android 15 this week – here's what to expect

By Cesar Cadenas published

It's unknown what the first Android 15 preview will have, but previous reports can offer clues on what may be available.

Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone

By David Nield published

The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.

Google just accidentally leaked the next major visual redesign for Android – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published

Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.