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.

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

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

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.

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 ...

Samsung appears to be removing the ability to unlock the bootloader in One UI 8, which would be a huge blow to Android ...

Social media "influencers" are inventing scenarios and features for iOS 18 that they're screaming makes it the prime operating systems for cheaters. This was more ignorant than normal in June, but ...