Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build upon it, competing directly with Apple’s closed iOS ecosystem.

Android XR is Google's operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses with Gemini AI, developer tools, and support for ...

Android XR Gemini integration represents a significant advancement in the realm of extended reality (XR) technologies.

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Google’s December 2025 system updates refine Android security, Play Store features, parental controls, Wallet and performance ...

Google announced three advances in its Android XR platform. They're headlined by display AI glasses that will be available to developers first. Galaxy XR and Project Aura also get updates that improve ...

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared ...

Gemini now puts Google Maps first in local searches, replacing long text replies with an instant visual overview. Generic red dots are replaced by emoji-style pins and detailed cards featuring photos, ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...