Wear OS smartwatches are far more capable than many people realize. Sure, they're great for getting notifications from your phone to your wrist and tracking body vitals, calories, and steps, but they ...

Back in 2013, when the iPhone and Android had cornered the smartphone market, a plucky new mobile operating system showed up that promised to bring a new kind of smartphone. One that was entirely ...

Meta says that even though third-parties will be making headsets with Quest OS (now called Horizon OS) the company will continue to develop its line of Quest headsets. Meta made a huge announcement ...

Oh, and Xbox and Meta are making their own special themed Quest, but more big companies are going in on Horizon OS. Reading time 3 minutes Meta’s metaverse dreams might actually blossom a bit this ...

Depending on who you ask, iPadOS 18 is an excellent update that maintains parity with iOS 18, or it's a tragedy that doesn't address pro users' needs. The truth is complicated. Apple introduced the ...

Summary: Google could bring a Raise to Speak feature to Wear OS that will let you summon the Google Assistant without needing to say “Hey Google.” However, we don’t know if Google wants to make this ...

The end of ChromeOS is near. A leaked video confirms 'Aluminium OS' (ALOS) will bring a full Android desktop experience to laptops.

Multi-OS devices are finally becoming viable as Google, Microsoft, and Lenovo rethink how operating systems coexist across modern hardware. image: envato/melis82 The tech world has seen its share of ...

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...