Traditionally, the Linux kernel is forked several times before ... which built a GSI (or "Generic System Image") allowing versions of Android to be updated independently of the hardware support.

Google has upgraded the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels in the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 release. The Google Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold ...

You could argue that Google’s Android, so popular on smartphones now, is the most popular Linux of all right now. There’s only one little problem with that: Android has continued to be apart ...

Google is stepping in to extend Android's LTS kernel support to six years for enhanced security. Previously, LTS kernels were being maintained for six years by Linux contributors, but now only get ...

Linus Torvalds officially announced the stable release of the Linux kernel 6.15 on May 25, 2025. Its arrival was delayed for ...

Linus Torvalds has announced the second release candidate (RC2) for the Linux Kernel version 6.16. Here's what you need to ...

In a nutshell: Android's kernel is based on the long-term support branches of the Linux kernel. LTS releases are essential for the well-being of Google's mobile OS, so much so that the company ...

Linux Kernel 6.16 RC1 is released with remarkable performance enhancements, extensive hardware support, and enhanced security ...

A novel Android attack vector from a piece of ... blinking on their Intel laptop displays after upgrading to Linux kernel version 5.19.12, leading to warnings that the bug may damage displays.

Google is working to unify Chrome across Android and Chrome OS, starting with a new "Desktop Android" version of Chrome ... including the Android Linux kernel and frameworks.