While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

Google just gave you 107 reasons to update your Android phone, including high-severity vulnerabilities and several that are the worst of the worst.

Google's Android 16 QPR2 update is rolling out now with a ton of features. Here's every Pixel getting the new software.

Earlier this week, Google released a new security update for the Android ecosystem, patching more than 100 different security ...

Oppo is ramping up efforts to enhance the global competitiveness of its mobile devices by concentrating not only on hardware research and development but also on optimizing its operating system. The ...

Oppo unveiled a comprehensive plan to extend the lifespan of its phones to a new industry standard at its global headquarters and R&D hub at the Binhai Bay Campus. The overarching name of this plan is ...

For the almost 40 years that I’ve written about personal tech, I’ve given consistent advice to folks who ask whether and when they should upgrade their software — particularly device operating systems ...

Both brands have made great strides towards delivering the next wave in Android innovation with Oppo and OnePlus starting to roll out Android software updates, powered by Android 16, to flagship ...

Oppo has officially begun the rollout of its latest custom Android skin — ColorOS 16, built on Android 16. The update is being released in phases, starting with flagship smartphones and extending to ...

Oppo says that ColorOS 16 brings seamless animations that are visible during app opening and closing, switching between apps, and navigating multiple widgets. The company credits these changes to the ...

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...