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

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Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones ...

Google’s July Play services update improves Google One purchases, adds Wear OS work profile support, and expands Android developer tools.

Android's end-of-life dates determine when security patches end. After this date, a phone can still run apps but may be more ...

Even if you’re a smartphone pro, there could be a lot to learn in the sections below. But if you’re new to the world of smartphones — or just the world of Android — this is the perfect place to get up ...

Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar as a mature operating system like Android still has big days, this is one ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. I’ve spent time with the Shiftphone 8, a smartphone pre-installed with ...