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Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android

By David Nield published

Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.

The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature

By David Nield published

The first beta version of Android 16 is now available for Pixel phones, and there's one big new feature.

Google is ramping up Android security protection with new Android app safety tools

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Gemini AI is being introduced as a security tool for Android, as well.

Google just showed us the new look of Android 16 and it’s aimed directly at the iPhone’s biggest fans

By Philip Berne published

Color in motion coming to Android soon

Here's how Android 16 is going to be able to install your apps faster

By David Nield published

Offloading some of the tasks linked to app installation to the cloud could help on budget handsets.

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

By James Rogerson published

You can now try Material 3 Expressive for yourself with the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which is available for the Pixel 6 and above.

Android 16 launches in developer preview – here are the most exciting rumored features

By David Nield published

Google is shifting Pixel launches and Android releases to earlier dates in the calendar, and Android 16 just showed up.

Android vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

The results are in: Android beats iPhone for TechRadar readers.

Android 16’s answer to iOS Live Activities is coming soon – here are the apps it’ll support, including Google Maps

By Rowan Davies published

The first-look images to Android's version of iOS Live Activities has dropped, but an official roll out date is still in question.

Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money

By David Nield published

Future versions of Android might let you skip the standard setup process if you just want to test the phone.

These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Bitdefender uncovers a large-scale ad fraud campaign employing hundreds of Android apps.

Android 16 will bring these 5 upgrades to your phone – including one I can’t wait to try out

By Jamie Richards published

The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

Google just accidentally leaked the next major visual redesign for Android – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published

Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.

Android 15 could soon bring back a popular home screen customization trick

By David Nield published

It looks as though you'll be able to tweak the shape of home screen icons in a future Android 15 update.

Android Auto is axing support for some older devices – check if yours is affected now

By Leon Poultney published

Those running Android 8 won't be able to take advantage of any updates to the Android Auto operating system.

‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer

By Hamish Hector published

Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.

Android 15: latest news and everything you need to know

By James Rogerson, Axel Metz last updated

Android 15 includes a lot of new features, and it's available now (at least on some phones).

Gemini Live is now free for everyone on Android and iOS, and you can finally share your screen and camera on iPhone - here's how to try it

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Gemini Live is now free on iOS and Android, and you can share your screen and camera with AI to get things done.

Android and Chrome just got 4 super-useful accessibility upgrades – including a powerful Gemini trick for quizzing photos

By David Nield published

For those who struggle to use Chrome and Android in conventional ways, more assistance is on the way.

It’s actually happened – Android now works with Apple AirDrop for simple file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10

By Mark Wilson published

Google has announced that Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop for quick file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10 – here's how it works.

Google finally gave us a closer look at Android XR – here are 4 new things we've learned

By Hamish Hector published

We now know what Android XR is capable of, from the AI features that'll power it to the hardware that'll offer it.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest beta version of Android 16 suggests Pixel owners will soon be able to save themes.

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards published

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

Google could add Desktop Mode to Android phones, bringing a Samsung DeX-style experience to more devices

By Jamie Richards published

Google is set to bring a new Desktop Mode to Android, which would give more Android users the chance to use their phones and tablets effectively as computers when paired with an external monitor.

Android will soon borrow iOS 18's anti-car sickness feature – here's how it works

By David Nield published

Vehicle Motion Cues have only just arrived on the iPhone, but there are already plans to add them to Android.

Android Auto is getting video and browser apps for your car dashboard – and more weather apps too

By David Nield published

We're getting more apps that will work with Android Auto, and across a wider range of categories.

Android 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until September

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is out now, with live updates, new security tools, and more, but the feature we're really waiting for isn't here yet.

Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably — HarmonyOS now on almost one billion devices, and China's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completely eliminated Android

By Wayne Williams published

Huawei’s mobile OS is on nearly a billion devices in China, and its new HarmonyOS Next removes all traces of Android.

Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.