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Oreo more than quadruples its share in Google’s latest Android distribution report

Google forgot to revise the Android distribution chart last month, now reporting some massive growth for Oreo compared to February numbers.

Another Android distribution chart, another small uptick for 8.0 Oreo

The December 2017 Android distribution numbers are in, and version 8.0 Oreo still can’t rival the prevalence of Marshmallow, Lollipop, KitKat or Jelly Bean.

Latest Android distribution scores register timid Oreo debut, decent Nougat progress

The newest Android distribution chart is the first to include 8.0 Oreo, at just 0.2 percent share, with Nougat gaining 2 percent over the past 30 days.

Nougat gains another 2 percent in September’s Android distribution numbers, finally beating KitKat

With Oreo not in yet, Nougat continues to trail Marshmallow and Lollipop’s Android distribution scores, at least making the podium for the first time.

Nougat breaks double-digit barrier in July Android distribution chart, almost one year after launch

There’s little to be happy about in Google’s latest Android distribution report. Nougat has crossed the 10-percent milestone, but it still trails KitKat.

April’s Android distribution chart is still messed up, with Lollipop on top and Nougat at 4.9 percent

This month in Android distribution news: Nougat continues its slow rise to Jelly Bean-beating numbers, while Lollipop is still number one.

Finally, Nougat sees major surge in March Android distribution numbers

2.8 percent is still a small piece of the pie for 7.0 and 7.1 Nougat, but at least it’s much bigger than 1.2 percent in previous Android distribution data.

Latest Android distribution numbers have Nougat at a combined 1.2 percent, Marshmallow at 30+

The Android distribution chart for February 2017 includes month-to-month Marshmallow growth, Lollipop prevalence, and Nougat disappointment.

Marshmallow up another 2 percent in August Android distribution, still lagging behind Jelly Bean

Marshmallow is spreading to new phones and tablets, but according to the latest distribution report, it’s still the fourth most popular Android flavor.

Google fixes ancient Android Marshmallow memory leak, promises swift update

Just like its predecessor, Android 6.0 Marshmallow presents widespread memory leaks, which Google should finally be able to patch soon.

Marshmallow doubles share in April Android distribution numbers

Marshmallow seems incapable of surpassing the usage figures of Lollipop, KitKat or Jelly Bean, but compared to March, it’s on a healthy upward trajectory.

Samsung Internet 4.0 with ad-blocking support can now be installed on Lollipop devices

Samsung Internet 4.0, the latest iteration of the OEM’s native mobile web browser, can now work its ad-blocking magic on many Lollipop Galaxy devices.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua still set to skip Android 5.1 update on its way to Marshmallow

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is unlikely to roll out to the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua anytime soon, but when it does, it’ll definitely follow 5.0, not 5.1 Lollipop.

Lollipop continues surge in January Android distribution chart, Marshmallow yet to tally 1 percent

The latest Android distribution numbers highlight the ongoing struggles of 6.0 Marshmallow to leave a mark in a world dominated by KitKat and Lollipop.

Marshmallow climbs in latest Android distribution numbers, Lollipop exceeds Jelly Bean

Marshmallow more than doubled its Android distribution share in the past month, but aside from Froyo, everyOS flavor in use still beats 6.0.

Android 5.1 update arrives for Huawei Ascend Mate2

The Huawei Ascend Mate2 Android 5.1 update is finally ready to head out over-the-air to compatible smartphones – get the update here!

Motorola brings Android 5.1 to AT&T and US Cellular Moto X, Cricket Moto E

A bunch of Motorola Android 5.1 updates are heading out today: Moto X on US Cellular and AT&T, as well as Moto E on Cricket Wireless.

Sprint HTC One M9 to get Android 5.1 update this week

If you’ve been on the lookout for the Sprint HTC One M9 Android 5.1 update, you’re in luck – a company product manager has confirmed it will arrive July 1.

Verizon makes Android 5.1 update for 2014 Moto X official

The Verizon Moto X 2014 Android 5.1 update has been officially announced by the carrier – here’s all that’s new in the latest version.
HTC Desire Eye Sense UI

HTC Desire EYE gets Lollipop update tomorrow

The HTC Desire EYE Lollipop update will be landing tomorrow, bringing to the phone many of the same features that the One M9 has featured.
cyanogenmod

First CyanogenMod 12 snapshots arrive with Android 5.0

Finally, CyanogenMod 12 snapshots with Android 5.0 Lollipop included are rolling out. If you’re interested in a stable custom Lollipop ROM, have a look!

The top 5 Android games you’re not playing (yet)

Ah yes, the summer vacation … the annual pastime of losing your signal…
Nexus 6

AT&T Nexus 6 receives software update, Android 5.1.1 in tow

The Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 update – available last month for owners of the same device on other carriers – is now rolling out for owners of the AT&T model.

Android M can’t come soon enough

Google showed us Android M at its I/O conference a couple of…

Sprint’s LG G Flex 2 gets Android 5.1.1 update

The Sprint LG G Flex 2 Android 5.1.1 update has begun rolling out to devices, with both the new Android version and some additional improvements atop that.