Google's Android mobile operating system is open source, which means anyone can, in theory, build their own mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Why, then, are ...

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Operators and handset makers are moving toward standardizing on just a few mobile phone operating systems. They’re likely to choose relatively open platforms with large developer groups, according to ...

In last week’s column, I suggested that mobile platforms, such as Symbian and Windows Mobile, may be on their way out. I received a number of calls and e-mails about that comment, so this week I’d ...

Two mobile operating systems currently comprise nearly 100% of the global smartphone market. Building one is hard, and for most phone makers, there are better uses of resources, especially when ...

Even while new mobile operating systems continue to hit the market, experts speaking during the CTIA conference in San Francisco are anticipating a consolidation of the software. “There will be a ...

Mobile operating systems are the backbone of our digital lives, shaping how we interact with our devices and the world around us. With the release of iOS 18, One UI 7, Android 15, HyperOS 2, ColorOS ...