It seems like Google is working hard to update and upstream the Linux kernel that sits at the heart of every Android phone. The company was a big participant in this year's Linux Plumbers ...

Is Android just Linux? This is one of those frustrating questions that seems like it should have a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer, even though you can install a Linux desktop on Android.

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

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 ...

Google is updating the Android Linux kernel to 6.1.99 for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series. Linux 6.1 was spotted as part of the Android 15 QPR 15 Beta 1 release ...

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 ...

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

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

This specifically includes ChromeOS leveraging the Android Linux kernel and Android frameworks. One obvious benefit of this is simplifying engineering and not needing to do similar work twice by ...

In effect, the Linux kernel powers almost all of the world's top supercomputers, android phones, and an innumerable variety of other computers. This course will introduce students to the Linux kernel ...