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Android phones have an expiry date. Here’s how to find it

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 ...

Android 17 can already be installed on more than 20 phones today, and the brands on the compatibility list reveal who Google really left behind

Android 17 is here! See if your Pixel or Galaxy device is supported and learn how to update safely without risking your data.

Sideloading Android apps is great — until you have to update them. Here's my fix

Still manually updating sideloaded apps on your Android phone? Obtainium automates the update process, saving you time and ...

Google's June 2026 Update Rolling Out To Pixel Phones: Here's What's New & How To Update

Google has begun rolling out its June 2026 Pixel update, bringing the stable release of Android 17 to supported devices. The update introduces AI-powered tools like Gemini Omni video creation, Lyria 3 ...

Android updates don't matter anymore, and it's all Google's fault

Android updates used to be something I got excited for every year, but now they don't matter like they used to.