Along with solid hardware, timely software updates are vital for a good smartphone. Software updates ensure a phone receives the latest features, bug fixes, and security enhancements even if the ...

Qualcomm and Google, through their latest partnership, have announced an expansion of software support for select Android smartphones, extending updates to eight years. This move, which applies to ...

Over a year after indicating that it plans to raise the minimum Android version requirement for the Android Auto app from version 8.0 (Oreo) to version 9.0 (Pie ...

News that the Pixel 8 series won’t get Android 16’s new Battery Health feature has stirred more outrage than you’d expect for such a mundane addition. Then again, perhaps it’s because it’s so ...

Xiaomi has greatly improved its software update policy in recent years. It had long offered a maximum of three Android OS updates to its devices, which extended to four in late 2023, starting with the ...

It’s safe to say that we’re living in the golden age of Android updates. All Google Pixel phones come with seven years of guaranteed updates, as do most Samsung phones — including flagships and budget ...

If you're looking to get a taste of Google's latest and greatest features for your phone, then signing up for the Android Beta for Pixel program can be a great way to gain early access to Android ...

Vivo has been a reliable brand when it comes to software updates. The brand offers longer software support and, more importantly, it timely pushes major upgrades to eligible devices. For a long time, ...