While 2026 has just begun, here are some standout Android smartphones that have launched recently, and are already setting the stage for upcoming releases.

A behind-the-scenes optimisation to Android’s core could mean snappier apps, smoother switching, and even better battery life ...

The beginning of 2026 has already put at least three new Android phones in the spotlight. Two of them were present at CES 2026, the surprise BlackBerry-style Clicks Communicator and Samsung's Galaxy Z ...

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.

A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches.

The March 2026 Pixel Drop from Google is here with some new (some improved) features for Pixel devices, especially ones newer ...

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.