Why documenting every Android version has become a logistical nightmare 7 phones, 700 screenshots: Behind the scenes of our Android history project.

We've got the scoop on the codename for Android 17, the next major version of Android that Google will release in 2026.

Ok, enough exposition, I present to you the definitive history of the last two years of Android updates, which shall henceforth be known as "The Big Android Chart": Neat huh?

In this Back to Basics edition, we take a look at the history of Android, each major version, and what you should know about each one to buy a good Android device.

Android runs on tablets, computers, smart TVs, the Android Auto software for car displays, and wearables. Google has since released many versions over the years.

We're gearing up for the release of Android 15, but it's easy to forget how many ups and downs exist in the history of Android. It's our favorite operating system at Android Police, but it wasn't ...

Every time a new version of Android comes out, speculation arises as to what the next one will be named. Recently, several fandroid blogs have postulated that the next version of Android after ...

Android's true rise began in November 2009 with the launch of the Motorola Droid. This phone ran a new version of Android, version 2.0.