<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Android-os ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:23 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Android 17's newest feature feels like it was built for TikTok ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-4-brings-screen-reactions Tmq9axvgMvXB8A7u8nZJRn Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe I'm saying this: Android needs these five iOS 27 features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/9-things-android-should-steal-from-ios-27 AtUw5BRYZPXHrkuN5JqSxA Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-advanced-protection-anti-theft ks5ZfQx8sDLG7VazE39fPM Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's got a quick Android 17 Beta 4.1 rolling out to address issues before launch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/googles-got-a-quick-android-17-beta-4-1-rolling-out-to-address-issues-before-launch Ck52wespHvLqbYtN8uGDkA Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:14:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android's big June Drop keeps kids safe this summer, adds 'Fake Call' protections for phones ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-big-june-drop-kids-safe-adds-fake-call-protections SMBooFQEZupxqfQmKgjTYE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:06:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's June Android Drop turns your phone into a smarter shopping and reading companion ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/googles-june-android-drop-turns-your-phone-into-a-smarter-shopping-and-reading-companion u2kNDjFRfbh8oXdTDVdY63 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways you can use Circle to Search to identify songs on any Android phone ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/3-ways-you-can-use-circle-to-search-to-identify-songs-on-any-android-phone xwzwx5KGZXFZgRuWdwoJ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-catches-up-to-apple-with-a-long-overdue-cross-device-upgrade CCBr32KE5hoT4cqAqCdfRg Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-is-here-and-its-all-about-the-boring-fixes-you-actually-wanted KwPtp5s27ce52KE74nFgTN Wed, 20 May 2026 10:56:16 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's your first look at more of Google's new 3D emojis for Android 17 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-emojis-leak GksGocQt5GopebEqitdhi5 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:11:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quick Share is getting a useful upgrade for sharing files with iPhones ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/quick-share-is-getting-a-useful-upgrade-for-sharing-files-with-iphones CJV2G6bUmKPwvEkSWDtuWK Fri, 15 May 2026 13:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 huge Android 17 upgrades are coming this year — Here are the best new features announced at The Android Show ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/top-android-17-announcements-from-the-android-show-2026 gwRLJMn57xNGt2MzQE5SBo Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:17 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is finally treating Android creators seriously with Android 17 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/google-is-finally-treating-android-creators-seriously-with-android-17 JCCBFamd8FfTmPfaEDEf5W Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:04:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android security and privacy got huge upgrades—The Android Show reveals all ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/your-android-security-and-privacy-got-huge-upgrades-the-android-show-reveals-all SLC4GAj9Jkurrj8kjGQHf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:38:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-is-fixing-two-things-that-have-annoyed-me-for-years jfLsJdup2A4jZoomw3dCqQ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't think the desktop cursor needed reinventing — Googlebooks are proving me wrong ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/i-didnt-think-the-desktop-cursor-needed-reinventing-googlebooks-magic-pointer ut897KTBDeJFCTo2b7FH5i Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17's first QPR gets a second beta, fixing instability and glitchy gestures ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17s-first-qpr-gets-a-second-beta-fixing-instability-and-glitchy-gestures tPM7mth4e7DcUQtfamF76V Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's happening: Apple's iOS 26.5 prepares RCS encryption with Android ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/apple-ios-26-5-prepares-rcs-encryption-android eJ7YsemL2h2CfJjG9bP4DJ Tue, 05 May 2026 18:28:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major hype: Google's Android Show premieres May 12 to glimpse the future ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/grab-a-seat-googles-next-android-show-premieres-soon-and-theres-major-hype RKaApJjb8xvA6cf3JtC7Vg Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:23:05 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:14:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-1-released 4tK6CAMqAHTYxXu8QoXdE3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 hits a major milestone as Google releases its last 'scheduled' beta ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-beta-4-released 6Z7nRUsvXApemUtL75NjFo Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:43:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken cover ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/tap-n-go-androids-rumored-tap-to-share-ui-mightve-just-broken-cover 2DWCMa6TbMouX8nyiQma3d Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ We asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/poll-results-android-users-pick-between-gestures-and-3-button-navigation mQVdon48RQoEdHShcKQE4Q Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:49:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's $135M Android data settlement is getting closer, and you can now set your payout method ]]> 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how Google plans to 'balance' a safer Android with side-loading this year ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/heres-how-google-plans-to-balance-a-safer-android-with-side-loading-this-year E76Ex9Ehe8ve8gfWBPdmVi Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:59:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android's March update is all about finding people, apps, and your missing bags ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/androids-march-update-is-all-about-finding-people-apps-and-your-missing-bags ZW7SBtHQym32yCojy8WrhT Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 beta 2 brings a new multitasking trick and cross-device handoff ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-beta-2-rolling-out Ztbh67yFQS5LHj6Y3sTN2Z Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/i-hope-googles-reported-android-face-unlock-upgrade-doesnt-replace-fingerprint-sensors 48kVcaxBr6vNVCmBdBXqfY Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-beta-1-pixel-launcher-ui-changes FiW8bAWByis9JsUqYj6uEV Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out after a brief delay: Here's everything new and how to install ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-beta-1-released 6B2uxvXA5gBtuFnddWkDG3 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:10:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon — just as Android 16 QPR3 cycle ends ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/google-confirms-first-android-17-beta-is-coming sQPsSSsXZ8xNmrQCmbJw8K Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:35:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-desktop-will-put-gemini-front-and-center DYFDfHYbM5r7JUMbq6PiL4 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 might be getting a glassy, iOS-style look — and I'm not surprised ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-might-be-getting-a-glassy-ios-style-look hoqsbbu2GDrVp9z4UkiP3h Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Android 16 protection feature looks like it's ready to help you with 'Intrusions' ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/this-android-16-protection-feature-looks-like-its-ready-to-help-you-with-intrusions Ki7TvsNEHiB3VRxnuLruPi Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-16-qpr3-beta-2-released eodwNhk9FR96vx7uagNZR5 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:38:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 leak hints at major Quick Settings revamp you'll actually use ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-leak-hints-at-major-quick-settings-revamp-youll-actually-use 8FBSpyR9VHhCi2mLpb3nTk Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini's new features will turn Google TV into an interactive media companion ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/gemini-set-to-transform-your-google-tv em758seg2Uzb4Pj4tQeDaF Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:06:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google starts rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with an important fix ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/google-starts-rolling-out-android-16-qpr3-beta-1-1-is-rolling-out-with-an-important-fix hBJagoviiHN9pB46VvjDFH Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:21:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 2025 scorecard: Major changes and challenges leading to an exciting future for the OS ]]> 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+0000 <![CDATA[ Leak claims Google wants to make your Android satellite connections easy ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/leak-claims-google-wants-to-make-your-android-satellite-connections-easy-to-manage-leak UREY2WVYXETfidfduCLSwS Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:49:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/heres-why-you-might-have-to-wait-for-android-17-to-use-motion-cues 7BBjSkLjKMDaVcL8oXSmcZ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android's Emergency Live Video shares crucial visual info with first responders ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/androids-emergency-live-video-shares-crucial-visual-info-with-first-responders JbnT2wmUzhrytncFAR3wCY Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New details about Android's NameDrop alternative surface with bright animations ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/new-details-about-androids-namedrop-alternative-surface-with-bright-animations oRfyXuTnFaZC7YgBAaxeqc Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Android's new 'Transiting Mode' could change settings for public transit users automatically ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-could-detect-when-youre-riding-public-transit-and-change-settings-automatically ZMzSmLAnyQX3RyzCpK2A75 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:08:46 +0000