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Fairphone 4 skips Android 14, gets Android 15 instead
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Not abandoning Fairphone 4 users, initially expecting an Android 14 update early this year, will now receive Android 15. However, the timeline is yet to be determined.

Android 16 is just right
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Just right Android 16 makes changes in a way that feels comfortable. This is what consumers need.

The One UI 8 beta might just be around the corner for your Galaxy S25
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
One UI 8 coming soon Samsung is prepping for the upcoming beta of One UI 8, based on Android 16, and has hinted about it through its Members app.

Android 16's desktop mode was right in front of me the whole time
By Andrew Myrick published
Desktop Mode = DeX It turns out that I didn't need to wait for Google I/O 2025 to see what desktop mode on Android 16 was going to look like.

I've only spent a few hours with Android 16's overhauled design, and I already love it
By Andrew Myrick published
<3 M3E Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 before the I/O 2025 Keynote had even concluded. After spending a few hours with it, I am genuinely surprised.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out with Material 3 Expressive
By Nandika Ravi published
New drop Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out to Pixel users starting today

Google's Find Hub app redesign is rolling out for Android users
By Brady Snyder published
Big update Google recently announced that Find My Device was set become Find Hub. Now, that change is rolling out via an update on the Google Play Store.

How (and when) to clear app cache or data on Android
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Fresh start Apps sometimes can misbehave. If it happens to you, here's something to try.
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