How-To Geek on MSN

Google is changing the Android release schedule—here’s what you should know

Google kicked off the new year with a pretty major announcement for the future of Android. After nearly 20 years, it's ...
The Register on MSN

AOSP on a diet plan as Google halves Android code drops

Two a year is for your own good, Mountain View insists Google has confirmed there will be two code dumps to the Android Open ...
Android Authority

Exclusive: Google will develop the Android OS fully in private, and here's why

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...
Android

No, AOSP Isn’t Dead—But Google’s Android 16 Launch Has Us Worried

Google has just confirmed that AOSP isn’t dead, but the Android 16 update has us worried. Google forgot to offer a rather important part of the puzzle for developers, and we’re still not sure if it’s ...

Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

Google confirmed to Android Authority that starting from 2026, it will push new source code to AOSP only twice a year: in Q2 ...