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Android 2025 scorecard: Major changes and challenges leading to an exciting future for the OS

With plenty of new features and a brand-new rollout strategy, Google changed quite a lot of things around Android in 2025.

Google Pixel 4 gets Android 16 thanks to LineageOS 23

An unofficial LineageOS 23 build has been available for Google's 2019 Pixels. However, over the last weekend of the year, the LineageOS team officially added support for Pixel 4 a ...

The Pixel 4 series rises from the ashes with Android 16 from LineageOS

The Pixel 4 series can now run Android 16 via LineageOS 23, years after Google ended official software support.
Android Police

Android 16 coming soon via Nothing OS 4, Phone 1 might not be totally left out

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...
Gizmochina

Oppo phones eligible for five major Android OS updates

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...
eWeek

Google’s ‘Aluminium’ Android PC OS Puts AI at the Center of ChromeOS Transition

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...
ZDNet

I finally tried GrapheneOS on my Pixel, and it's the secure Android alternative I've been waiting for

GrapheneOS is a secure take on Android. With stronger sandboxing, this mobile OS is rock solid. The installation isn't exactly easy, but it's worth the effort. Recently, I decided it was time to give ...