Since the arrival of smartphones, a healthy debate has raged over which mobile operating system reigns supreme. The conversation typically involves the two contenders iOS and Android. And, given ...

Is it possible that a new operating system will spring up and challenge these titans? Let’s take a look at how we got here, explore recent trends, and consider what might spark the next big shift.

Apple's iOS 17.1 is live, and Google's Android 14 QPR 1 will likely appear on phones at the end of the year. Here's how the two compare.

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Operating systems are the invisible engines behind every computer, smartphone, and smart device, yet many people take them ...

Ecosystems Why a European mobile operating system can’t challenge Android and iOS Despite the potential improvements to privacy, any system would have a low ceiling ...

The open nature of Android is about see a big change, as Google looks to enforce its verification policy for all developers.

One of the last things I saw at CES 2024 earlier this month was a smartphone operating system that’s trying to be that third choice between Android and iOS.

A green dot on your Android screen signals that the camera or microphone is active. Learn why it appears and how to stop it ...