Some older Android phones can keep getting newer software after official support ends, though the process takes more work than a normal update.

Seven years of Android updates used to be rare. Now it's becoming common across flagships, foldables, and even budget phones.

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Google's latest major Android release landed in an unusual season, but the chill around its arrival feels eerily familiar. 2025’s been a weird year when it comes to Android upgrades. For ages now, ...

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Most people never think about Android security updates until a headline like this appears. Suddenly, your phone, the device you use for messages, banking, photos and work, becomes part of a global ...

Motorola has been giving out mixed signals about Android update policies recently. Over the past few weeks, the company has showcased both extremes of its software support philosophy, launching a ...

While OnePlus will continue software updates, the brand's OxygenOS is fully going away with devices moving to ColorOS instead.

Motorola has put a lot of effort into making its software fun to use, and there are plenty of features I wish all Android ...