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Android is a mobile operating system based on the Linux kernel, developed by Google and used on a wide range of smartphones and tablets.
… Google Photos wardrobe is available on select devices in the US, India and Brazil running Android 10 and up. Google Play Books' new AI insights are rolling out now to select titles in English. Google is also updating existing tools like Circle to Search and Quick Share. …
… There are no changes on Google TV, Google Home or smart displays at this stage. Google previously said a legacy version of Assistant will remain on phones running Android 9 or older with less than 2GB of RAM to support basic tasks. …
… "Android backup lets you save the data on your phone to your Google Account so you can easily restore it or set up a new device," a spokesperson from the company told Engadget. "We've updated our policy so that all Android backup data now counts toward Google Account storage. …
EU demands Google give AI rivals more access to Android It will also have to share search data with rivals. By Daniel Cooper July 16, 2026 8:58 am EST The European Union has today ordered Google to open up more parts of Android to rival AI apps . …
Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app There's an iOS version on the way. By Lawrence Bonk June 25, 2026 12:00 pm EST Google Finance finally has a standalone Android app, with an iOS version on the way. …
Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week Starting on July 22, third-party app stores will be able to access Google’s app catalog. By Mariella Moon July 15, 2026 6:59 am EST Third-party app stores are coming to Android phones in the US soon. …
Google launches 'bubble' multi-tasking and foldable gaming mode with Android 17 Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel handsets today, with other devices to follow. …
How to watch The Android Show: Google I/O Edition on May 12 By Igor Bonifacic May 8, 2026 11:17 am EST Before I/O 2026 kicks off on May 19, Google has promised to share an update on its Android ecosystem. …
Google loses final appeal over $4.7 billion EU Android antitrust fine The decade-long saga is finally at an end, but Google faces further sanctions in the EU. …
… Android Headlines Google's own announcement only used images of an unknown laptop to sell its new AI-powered platform, so the notion that tablets can also be Googlebooks is a new one. Of course, ChromeOS and Android both run on tablets, but this is the first sign the platform isn't laptop-only. …
