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Updates are important, which is why two of the most well-known companies in the Android world have decided to make updates more consistent over time. Have Huawei and OnePlus simply decided to start treating their customers better, or is there something else going on?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were initially launched with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and now, after a long wait, it has been reported that Samsung will finally be rolling out the update within the next 4 to 6 weeks.

New devices with Android 7.0 Nougat on board can no longer be certified (finally!). Aside from this, Google has done some other things to try and tackle the fragmentation problem across Android's ecosystem.

Google has made the developer preview available on Pixel smartphones, and we've downloaded, installed and tested it to give you an insight into the new system, and whether there are any exciting features worth mentioning. Here are our first impressions of Android P.

It's official, Android P is here, and it is now possible to download the developer preview on Pixel and Pixel 2 devices. In this article, we'll show you how to download and install the update, and address any problems you might run into.

Android 7 Nougat is on a quarter of all Android devices and is still growing as manufacturers roll it out to older devices. Find out if and when your device is getting the Android Nougat update here in this article, and what the alternative is if your favorite phone won't be getting any more updates.

In our article about Android 7.0 Nougat tips and tricks, we'll show all the cool ways you can use your phone with the long list of software features.

According to our recent survey of the AndroidPIT community, iPhone users switch to Android for two things: value and freedom.

Google's Android and Apple's iOS both have their pros and cons. We decided to compare them head to head to find out if one is better than the other. Here's what we found.

What's the latest Android version for my Nexus or Pixel? How do I install the latest Android update? Here's the full list of all Nexus Android updates and tutorials.

Android 8.0 Oreo is here, and we have everything you need to know about Android O's new features. Plus, we'll tell you how to get your hands on the update.

Without root or custom ROMs, you can change your phone's theme if you have Android Oreo. Here's how to do it.

Want to download and install Android O? The Android O Developer Preview 3 is here, so click through and we'll show you how to download it.

The Moto G series combines a stock Android experience, great hardware and affordable pricing. Find out if and when your Moto G is set to receive the next Android update.

The top smartphones of 2017 have been released by each manufacturer, so now we're comparing the latest versions of each Android UI.

Google announced Android Go at Google I/O 2017. This seems very similar in principle to Android One, so why will Android Go succeed where Android One didn't?

The Samsung DeX docking station turns your Galaxy S8 and S8+ into a desktop PC. We gave it a shot and used it for a whole work day.

In this article, we compare Android Marshmallow with its successor Android Nougat. Is Android 7.0 simply offering more of the same? Find out here.

Moto X Pure Edition is now getting Nougat. Find out if and when your device is set to receive the update right here.

There are all manner of apps running in the background on your Android phone or tablet -- here yo ucan find out which can be removed or disabled