CyanogenMod 12 nightlies have only been available for a few weeks now, promising to bring the latest release to mainstream CM users soon. As evidenced by the new boot animation, CM12 takes into ...

On past versions of Android, when using a wired charger, nothing happens. In Android 12, though, both charging animations get revamped. When using a wired charger, ...

Update 7/12: Version 144.0 of Google Duo for Android introduces a splash screen. Duo’s animation starts with an outline of the app icon.

It wouldn’t be a new version of Android without Google mucking about with notifications, Google Assistant, or what happens when you press the power button. With Android 12, we’ve hit the trifecta.

There are smaller tweaks to animations and motion in Android 12. For example, ... Google has taken out other customization options from Pixel’s version of Android as a result.

The Android development team announced the stable release of Android Studio Chipmunk, the latest version of the official IDE for building Android apps.

Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2025's Android 16 release.