The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space.

Google is fighting against cybercriminals by introducing OS verification to Android 17, telling you whether your phone's OS is the real deal.

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS for years, but the ubiquity of Android — paired with its lack of a meaningful foothold in traditional computing — made it clear something had to give.

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested, along with how to find the right one for you.

A 16-minute leaked video reveals Google's Aluminium OS, an Android 17-based operating system for PCs, showcasing a desktop-style interface with icons and a Google search bar.

Samsung's Android Galaxy Books would run on Android 17-based One UI 9, likely built on Google's upcoming Aluminium OS.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. Since its official launch in 2008, Android has grown into the most widely used operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, wearables, and a wide range of connected devices.

Google's new Googlebook laptops are plenty eye-catching — but it's what we don't yet know about the devices that may be most telling of all.

Xreal on Tuesday announced a set of so-called "extended reality" glasses that run Google's Android XR software, as the companies look to take on Meta and Apple in a new arena. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The launch marks an early step ...