Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build upon it, competing directly with Apple’s closed iOS ecosystem.

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

For Android users, the home screen is a sanctuary of customization, so a weather app lives or dies by the quality of its ...

Android XR is Google's operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses with Gemini AI, developer tools, and support for Android apps.

Android XR Gemini integration represents a significant advancement in the realm of extended reality (XR) technologies.

Google’s December 2025 system updates refine Android security, Play Store features, parental controls, Wallet and performance.

ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step ...

You don’t need every app on your screen, but the right Android Auto apps can seriously upgrade your time behind the wheel. Time to stop using your infotainment system like a radio and start using it ...

Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional information.

In November 2025, Google introduced a new power-saving mode in Google Maps, exclusive to the Pixel 10. It preserves power ...

Essentials app that brings Pixel 10-exclusive Google Maps power-saving mode to older Pixels. However, the process is not ...