Android updates don’t matter. I know that’s a provocative thing to say. Android updates fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and add new features to your phone. Yet, I stand by my statement.

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today.

Google announced a ton of new things coming to Android 17 during Google I/O 2026. While Android users will need to wait for some of those features to drop, Google has already given them a taste of ...

The Google Play Store is home to millions of Android apps across numerous categories, enough to cater to the needs of an average Android user. However, you’d be surprised to know that some of the best ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 17.1 for production devices. This build landed in the beta program earlier this month, and it is now available for devices configured to ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google released Android 17 to Pixel phones on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, delivering the stable version of its most AI-focused software update in years — and immediately drawing attention to a hardware ...

The Android 17 update with the June 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 ...

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search. Google’s June Android ...

While Motorola has improved its update policy to offer up to five years of Android updates to many devices, that list is still much smaller compared to those that promise just three OS updates.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every new Android phone that is released to the market has a shelf life when it comes to software and security updates. Even if you buy the ...