I just tried this privacy-focused version of Android for Pixel phones — and I'm very impressed

GrapheneOS is easy to install, and feels more Android than a lot of other phones ...
Android Authority

Nothing just confirmed when Nothing OS 4.0 will publicly roll out, and it's soon

In an update, Nothing confirmed the stable Nothing OS 4.0 update will roll out to supported devices this week. The official announcement is yet to come, which should provide clarity on which models ...

Android 17 will be the last major OS upgrade for these Samsung devices

These 19 Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets will get Android 17, but no major OS updates after. See the complete list here.
Android Police

Android 16 coming soon via Nothing OS 4, Phone 1 might not be totally left out

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Nothing has officially begun teasing the launch of Nothing OS 4.0, its first Android 16-based update. We're now expecting a ...

OnePlus Nord 6 Gets Six Years of Security Updates, Four Android Upgrades

OnePlus promises six years of security updates for the Nord 6 but only four Android upgrades, creating a potential gap for ...
Android Authority

Massive leak reveals Google’s Aluminium OS with a 16-minute video

Leaker Mystic Leaks shared screenshots and a 16-minute video of Google’s Aluminium OS ahead of its official debut. Key features include a bottom app dock, compact side-sliding Quick Settings, virtual ...
Forbes

e/OS/, Shiftphone8, And The Quest For Privacy-Focused Smartphones

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. I’ve spent time with the Shiftphone 8, a smartphone pre-installed with ...
ZDNet

I finally tried GrapheneOS on my Pixel, and it's the secure Android alternative I've been waiting for

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Digital Trends

Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS

It looks like we finally have a name for Google’s massive desktop project. After years of rumors and hints, a new job listing has basically spilled the beans: Aluminium OS is coming. This is the ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and ...
SlashGear

Why This Smart TV Maker Is Moving Away From Android OS

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Picking up an Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to convert a regular TV into a smart one. There are various ...

Not Android, not iOS: The only phone made in the US uses this unique OS

The only phone fabricated and assembled in the U.S. skips Android and iOS for a privacy-focused operating system built around ...