Software plays a crucial role in the overall flagship smartphone experience, so it stands to reason that software updates also play a crucial role. A software update can not only fix bugs but also ...

Google and Samsung used to update smartphone software for only three years. That has changed. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer and the author of Tech Fix, ...

Historically, Android hasn’t had a stellar reputation for software updates. Thankfully, this situation has improved significantly over the last five years or so. In 2025, it’s relatively common for ...

Software support is important, especially when you spend a fortune on a new smartphone and plan on holding on to it for a long time. Google’s Pixel lineup is currently among the best on the market in ...

Well, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is receiving a new HyperOS update after reaching the end of the update cycle over a year ago. As ...

One UI — the interface that runs all phones from the top to the bottom of the price list on Samsung’s catalog — enjoys the reputation of being one of the finest Android skins. The credit for the ...

Software updates, the lifeblood of our phones, are a confusing mess — and we need to let manufacturers know there’s a problem. Those are bold words for a seemingly boring aspect of our phones, but ...

Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives, and we rely on them for a wide range of tasks, from staying connected with friends and family to managing our work and personal lives. However, ...

Smartphones in 2025 aren’t just about camera counts or silicon speeds. They’re about intelligence, fluidity, and seamless ...