With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, ...

Republished on September 6 with a new update deadline for government staff following Google’s confirmation that attacks on Android phones are now underway. Google has issued a critical warning for all ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader. In a post this week, ...

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Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.

Smartphones contain a treasure trove of personal data, which makes them a worthwhile target for hackers. However, law enforcement is not above snooping on cell phones, and their tactics are usually ...

Android 16 is now rolling out to supported Pixel devices, bringing AI scam detection, Live Updates, Predictive Back, and more features. Image: Google Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate ...

I didn't expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that's exactly what happened. Rather than waiting for the rumored Pixel 10 launch in August, Google is ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

Ahead of this Tuesday's Google I/O developer conference, where AI is expected to be the star of the show, Google unveiled a massive Gemini update on its Android Show event, further expanding the AI ...