Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

We're taking an early look at how Google's upcoming Android 17 OS verification feature will check that your phone's software ...

Some older Android phones can keep getting newer software after official support ends, though the process takes more work ...

The unification of Android and Chrome OS has been rumored for a while now. A report surfaced back in November last year, saying that it will happen. It was just a rumor back then, though. Earlier this ...

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 ...

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 powering Chromebooks for years, but the ...

AI success depends on whether enterprise data is ready, reachable, and close enough to the workloads that need it. In this eSpeaks episode, Dell Technologies’ Vrashank Jain explains why fragmented ...

The /e/OS Foundation has been offering a de-Googled version of Android since 2018, with an emphasis on privacy and security. Now developers have introduced the biggest update in years. Among other ...

Android 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March. Since the beginning of March 2026, and thus about three and a half years after the ...

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 ...