Google's Big Bet: Adding Native Android App Support to Chrome Could Result in a Robust OS

Google is fighting against cybercriminals by introducing OS verification to Android 17, telling you whether your phone's OS is the real deal.

Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is ...

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS for years, but the ubiquity of Android — paired with its lack of a meaningful foothold in traditional computing — made it clear something had to give.

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware partners to integrate Android XR into smart glasses.

Google I/O 2025 will be livestreaming next week, and software developers from Google are expected to unveil Android 16, which is slated to come out before the summer. The upcoming Android software update is expected to bring a host of new features as well ...

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted deeper Gemini integration as part of Android ...

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested, along with how to find the right one for you.

Previously, I discussed how Google's decision to merge ChromeOS and Android marks a critical moment for the company. While this merger is a positive step forward, it raises an important question: Can Android truly evolve into a desktop-class operating ...

I never thought the day would come, but Chrome OS has an expiration date. It’s not right around the corner — it’ll probably take a couple of years, but one day, all Chromebooks will run Android over Chrome OS so that Google can better compete with Apple.

Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. Since its official launch in 2008, Android has grown into the most widely used operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, wearables, and a wide range of connected devices.