Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. N

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That context matters for understanding what this update actually is. Android, at least in its pure form, is no longer what most users interact with. On

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Now, Google is moving to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, currently operating under the codename "Aluminium OS." (Or, depending on who you ask, Aluminum OS.) As far as we know — thanks to reporting from Android Authority — Aluminium OS is the internal codename for Google’s unified Android/ChromeOS desktop platform.

Commodore, the brand behind the best-selling computer of all time, is back in the phone business after decades away. The Callback 8020 is a clamshell built for digital detox, blocking social media, browsers, and email at the system level while still handling calls, messages, and the essentials.

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