Do you need to update a smartphone's apps or operating system as soon as possible, though? And if not, how long can you ...

Google announced a new program called longevity GRF earlier this year that makes it easier for chipset vendors to support their platforms for 7 years of Android updates. Chipsets under longevity GRF ...

Google just gave you 107 reasons to update your Android phone, including high-severity vulnerabilities and several that are the worst of the worst.

As Google previously announced, Android updates are moving from a single, yearly operating system update to more frequent releases.

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over ...