Is the curtain falling on big-ticket Android updates? Does a yearly release cycle even matter anymore for modern devices?

Here's the complete list of OnePlus devices that are eligible for three major Android OS updates. Check if yours is there on the list.

Xiaomi devices running Android 15 are now receiving the HyperOS 3 upgrade, bringing numerous upgrades, new features, and more.

Nothing took a slow and steady approach in releasing its Android 16-based update, with Nothing OS 4 finally hitting the stable channel on Nov. 21. Initially, this rolled out for the Nothing Phone 3 ...

2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 ...

Nothing has reportedly paused the rollout of its Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update after initially releasing it for multiple models. According to a Phone 3 user, Nothing support confirmed the ...

A new Android Auto version is now available for download for all users; the rollout has now started through the Google Play Store ...

This update decision comes as a surprise. Updated on Dec. 6 with a more detailed Android threat assessment and the news that Google has issued attack warnings for targeted users around the world.

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

Following the announcement this morning, Google is rolling out the December 2025 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2. Based on Android 16, BP4A.251205.005.W7 is rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, ...