A new Android 17 leak shows that Google is cozying up to more Apple inspirations, and as an Android/Pixel fan, I'm worried.

The custom Android distribution now has Android 16's Material design update.

Android operating systems in 2025 are what individual phone brands make of them. Android 16 is publicly available as part of the Android Open Source Project, but it’s barebones, and brands like Google ...

Chrome for Android gets a Material 3 Expressive makeover, and the changes are now available in the stable branch. This brings rounded boxes for icons, a new split loading indicator with rounded ...

Google on Wednesday released several new Android features, including a big Pixel Drop that brings Android 16's new Material 3 Expressive design to Pixel phones older than the brand-new Pixel 10 series ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we ...

Android 16 delivers a significant update to smartphone design and functionality, anchored by Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language. This release emphasizes a visually dynamic user interface ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features ...