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Xiaomi is one of the first non-Google brands to allow its users to get early access to Android 16 via the Developer Preview program. Initially limited to China, the program is now available globally ...

The OriginOS 6 update is gradually expanding to Vivo and iQOO devices, as planned. The Android 16-based major upgrade is now rolling out to iQOO 12 users, offering a redesigned visual experience with ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is launching soon. Learn how to stay enrolled, opt out without data loss, and what to expect from the next Android beta cycle covering the 26Q2 platform release.

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...