Every smartphone company that uses Android as its operating system offers devices that are much cheaper than iPhones. A few reasons explain this pricing.

But the effect won’t be nearly as strong

Early Android 17 visuals suggest Google is experimenting with blur and transparency inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass design, hinting at a softer, more layered interface that could reshape how system menus and overlays look.

Apple’s iOS 26.3 beta introduces Android switching tools, new privacy controls, and EU-only notification forwarding.

The updates build on the groundwork set with Android 16 QPR1, which was the first version to add blur effects to the notification and Quick Settings panels. The blur tints dynamically based on each user's color theme for consistency, according to NotebookCheck.

Android Auto left the CarPlay in the dust

Apple and Google have recently confirmed that they are partnering up to deliver a massive experience to users that makes switching between iOS and Android smartphones easier. Apple, Google Partner to Make iOS-Android Switching Easier According to a report ...

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have both redefined what in-car tech is capable of. What used to be a sluggish, confusing dashboard experience has now become an intuitive extension of your smartphone. While both platforms aim to make driving safer and ...

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS and Android. The SDK enables Android apps to be built in ...