I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

At Mobile World Congress, Motorola reveals plans to preinstall GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android fork, on smartphones starting next year.
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Motorola plans to ship phones with GrapheneOS (Google-free, security-hardened Android)

So far the operating system only offers official support for Google Pixel 6 or later smartphones. But now Motorola and ...

Motorola plans to put GrapheneOS on phones. So, why is it a big deal?

GrapheneOS is stepping outside Google’s Pixel bubble, with Motorola becoming the first non-Pixel partner to officially support the privacy-focused OS.

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...
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e/OS/, Shiftphone8, And The Quest For Privacy-Focused Smartphones

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. I’ve spent time with the Shiftphone 8, a smartphone pre-installed with ...
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Android vs. iOS: Which Phone OS Is Actually the Better Pick?

Since Android is open source, third parties can add functionality, such as support for styluses and foldable phones with folding inner screens and additional outer screens. But support for unique ...

March Pixel Drop and Android updates pack in smarter tools

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub ...