Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. There’s a disconnect at the heart of Android. It’s the biggest ...

Pixel fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: QPR update time. Google’s Quarterly Platform Releases have quickly become among the most important Android updates for user-facing changes. That’s ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month’s release just before the holidays. Quarterly Platform Releases bring more significant changes compared to monthly bug ...

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved development cycle, the final version is expected to arrive as early as the ...

The March 2026 Pixel Drop is now available for supported Pixel devices, introducing several new features and expanding others. Key features include a multi-window desktop experience, Gemini-powered ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

You might have noticed some reporting a few days ago that Android 17 was rolling out in beta form, but that didn’t happen. For reasons Google still has not explained, the release was canceled. Two ...