Samsung's Android 17 upgrade is coming to Galaxy phones via One UI 9. But the biggest feature, Gemini Intelligence, raises serious security questions. Here's what to know

Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and performance tweaks aimed at reducing stutters.

Also released: a new Pixel Drop, and Wear OS 7.

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today. Your Google Pixel phone is getting Android 17 right now.

The “end-of-life” date for an Android smartphone is the day on which the manufacturer stops providing security updates. Very few users know when this will happen for their device. We explain exactly what this means and how long Samsung,

Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices.

Google held its annual I/O event in May 2026, revealing numerous new features and improvements for Android, new developer tools, and updates to its AI.