Android is the mobile operating system used by the majority of smartphones sold globally. It competes with Apple's iOS as the operating system of choice for most people.
Unlike iOS, which is only available on iPhones, Android can be found on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and televisions. What's more, it's used by multiple brands including Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and of course its creator, Google. As a result of Android’s flexibility and adaptability, you can find Android phones at every price point, with features such as fast charging, high-resolution displays, and multiple cameras.
As Apple does with iOS, Google releases new Android versions on a yearly basis, though different Android manufacturers will often bundle it with their own features and brand it as something different. For example, Android 13 made its debut as OneUI 5 on Samsung phones and ColorOS 13 on Oppo phones.
Android 14 is expected to release on Google Pixel phones towards the end of 2023 and could focus on generative AI, with other smartphone brands following shortly.
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Searching within Gmail could soon get a nifty new option to help you more easily locate emails lost deep within your stuffed-to-the-gills inbox.
Android will soon let kids use tap-to-pay – but the idea isn't as bad as it sounds
Android will soon enable tap-to-pay contactless payments for under 18s – with strong parental controls in tow.
Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone
The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.
‘It’s not as simple as real image and fake image’: Qualcomm weighs in on AI photo editing debate
Qualcomm executive Chris Patrick explained the company's stance on AI photo editing at Snapdragon Summit 2024.
We got a sneak peek at the Asus ROG Phone 9, one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, and it's going to be fast
Several Android manufacturers have confirmed that their upcoming devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
‘Benchmarks aren’t everything’: Qualcomm explains the real-world differences between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Gen 3
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These 5 new features are about to make Google Messages more secure
A range of safety features are making their way to Google Messages for Android over the next few months.
Xiaomi 15, Honor Magic 7, and more Android phones confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite
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