Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Your phone choice is similar to the PC options available between the macOS and Windows operating systems. Like the Mac, Apple's ecosystem has just one hardware vendor, albeit a top-tier one. Like ...

The first beta release of Google's Android 17 OS is now available, and while it isn't a huge update, users may appreciate these two new features.

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...

Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, is rolling out now for the Nothing Phone 3, with other models to follow soon. Key visual changes include “Extra Dark Mode,” minimalist icons, a simplified status ...

In an update, Nothing confirmed the stable Nothing OS 4.0 update will roll out to supported devices this week. The official announcement is yet to come, which should provide clarity on which models ...

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, ...

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time ...