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

Update, June 28, 2025: This story, originally published on June 27, has been updated with advice from Google on how to check and update your Android version in response to the news that Chrome will ...

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 ...