For Android versions 13 through 16, smartphone users must download and install the most recent security updates to keep their ...

Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 is making waves in the tech world as the South Korean giant rolls out its latest software update. After a prolonged rollout delay with One UI 7, Samsung appears to ...

Firmware attacks aren't widespread and are usually highly targeted -- but Google is reacting to what it describes as a rise in cybersecurity research that uncovers vulnerabilities in Android firmware.

Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app ...

Discover how Android’s latest firmware boosts smartphone gaming with smoother graphics, smarter battery life, and low-latency connections. Say goodbye to lag, overheating, and stutters.

Google has urged Android users to act now to avoid hackers exploiting flaws in its software. The company issued a critical ...

Android Police speaks with Sally Jeong, Samsung's VP of Android Framework R&D about the innovative ways the company pushes updates.

Although the latest Android 14 beta is more refined and solid than the Android 14 developer preview, you should still expect bugs with this release that may make your phone more difficult to use.

Absolutely. Firmware is loaded onto your Android phone before anything else. Firmware tells your phone to boot up, turn on the display, and test out components like speakers and the camera to make ...

OnePlus smartphones will get Android firmware updates from two to four times. It has a larger and more professional development team now.