Google talks Aluminium OS: Release plans, continuity, AI, and what happens to Chrome OS

At MWC 2026, we caught up with Google's Android ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, to chat about Aluminium OS and where it's ...

Google Pixels eligible for Android 17 update: Here’s the complete list

Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved ...
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Motorola Partners With GrapheneOS to Bring Google-Free Android Alternative to Future Phones

At MWC 2026 on Monday, Motorola announced a partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation that will let the privacy- and ...
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Google Aluminium OS still set for 2026 debut, says Sameer Samat — what it means for laptop buyers

Google says Aluminium OS is still coming in 2026, and that matters in the UAE because newer AI-ready laptops may arrive while ...

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently. The post Google ...

I tried Android's notification summaries on my Pixel, and they're surprisingly useful

Your Pixel can show AI summaries of your notifications on the lock screen now - but there are a few caveats, including a possible privacy issue.