News & Reviews:   Android OS

According to data published by Apple, 79% of iPhones worldwide are now running iOS 26. Meanwhile, 14% of iPhones are still using iOS 18, and another 7% are using an older version. So, why is it a big deal?

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner and is set to reveal some new software updates. But as announced last week, Google hosted a dedicated Android event with new stuff to announce. Interestingly, it's not only software this time as the company had new hardware to show.

Most PCs are powered by Microsoft Windows, with the majority using Intel CPUs. AMD pulls in at second place, while Qualcomm holds some market share now (estimated 9%) with its Snapdragon X Elite CPUs. But what's interesting is that Qualcomm could enable Android PCs.

If you have an Android tablet, you may have noticed how the software differs from that of an Android phone. Specifically, Android tablets have a taskbar on the home screen for easier multitasking. Google has been working on an Android phone version of this feature, and we have a glimpse of how it currently looks.

Depending on the brand and product class of the Android phone, we get between 2 to 7 years of OS updates. But what happens when you can't update the phone's OS anymore? Not updating your Android phone does come with certain risks and it's important to be aware of these risks. Here are a few things you should take note of.

If you are an avid Android user, this news might catch your attention. Recently, a new rumour says the Android 15 might allow you to “force” dark mode for all apps. That said, what should you know about it?

Nowadays, there are many people who use smartphones as their productivity devices instead of laptops. These people appreciate the more portable nature of a small smartphone as a PC, so Google has been adding more support to help with that in Android 15.

Google will reportedly release its developer preview of Android 15 tomorrow (15 February), making it the public’s first glimpse into the upcoming OS. Revealed by a Google developer in a forum, read on to find out more.

As you know, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be unveiled tomorrow. But smartphones aren't the only thing that will show up at the Made by Google event. Google is also expected to show off the latest version of the Android operating system - Android 14.

If you’re a fan of OnePlus or have used its smartphones in the past, then you must be familiar with its custom Android OS, OxygenOS. Well, if you got opinions regarding the OS and would like to share it with the Chinese tech company, then now’s your chance to do so as OnePlus has just launched an open survey regarding OxygenOS.