Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2025's Android 16 release. What a long, strange trip it’s been ...

The official release date for Android 16 is June 10. This release is earlier than usual (last year’s release was September), ...

Although Android has long featured Easter eggs, having started with the 2.3 version named Gingerbread, one of the first playable secrets is found in Android's 5.0 operating system, named Lollipop.

Two of the most anticipated features in Android 16 have been delayed - but here's why that's not necessarily a bad thing.

This version of the operating system is its “default” state, with no Google apps, no customizations, and no extra features. Generally, all versions of Android are based on this release.

Google's latest Android distribution statistics reveal a concerning trend. As of April 2025, Android 15 appears on merely 4.5% of active devices worldwide.