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Android vs. iPhone: Which OS dominates in the 2026 smartphone war?

Android and iOS are more alike than ever, but important differences remain. After a fresh iOS drop, we place Apple and Google's mobile operating systems head-to-head across 14 key factors to see which platform comes out on top.

Install Armada OS on Android Handhelds to Create a Steam Deck in Under 5 Minutes

Install SteamOS on smartphone hardware using Armada OS to play PC games on the go. The 5-minute setup works on devices like the Odin 3 and Thor.

Nothing expands Android 17 beta to three more phones, but you'll have to act fast

Nothing has expanded its Android 17 beta to the Phone 4a and Phone 3a series ahead of the stable Nothing OS 5.0 release in early November.
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The long-rumored ChromeOS and Android merger just got its strongest hint yet – and I’m hyped

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Google’s plan to merge ChromeOS and Android was elevated above rumor status some time ago, and a recent bug report from Google (originally spotted by 9to5Google) provides the first leak of any ...
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Google Seemingly Confirms New Smart TV Update Cycle for Android OS 16

Google has seemingly confirmed that it will be taking a 2-year release cycle for its Google TV platform with the unofficial announcement of Android OS 16 for its Smart TVs. The news breaks ahead of the company’s upcoming I/O developer conference, where ...

Nothing OS 5 Ends Support for Three Phones: What Owners Should Do Next

Nothing OS 5 leaves three phones without Android 17. See which Nothing devices are affected, what support remains, and whether owners should upgrade.

Up Close With Googlebooks: Here's The Android-Ish Future

Googlebooks deliver a whole new approach to the future Google envisions for the notebook -- and it's not a Chromebook. It's Android -- sort of -- have a look!