The May 2026 Google Pixel update is available as you read this and you should be able to update to it immediately if you go ...

Google's May 2026 update for Pixel 10 series introduces an anti-rollback measure, preventing users from installing older Android versions and bootloader builds on these devices.

With the May 2026 update, rolling out now, Google is implementing an anti-rollback measure on Pixel 10 series devices ...

Xiaomi just launched its new “HyperOS” skin for Android devices, but in a bit of a twist of the knife to enthusiasts, the company is not only disabling the option to unlock the bootloader but is also ...

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is blocking bootloader unlocking by default on HyperOS phones. The company says you’ll need to apply for permission to unlock your HyperOS device via its forum. MIUI and ...

Years ago, unlocking the bootloader on Android phones was more common. While far fewer people do it now, there is still a niche that likes to test advanced software modifications and more. That said, ...

Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro, this makes the Galaxy XR uniquely accessible for ...

For years, Android users have knocked iOS for being a "walled garden," with the iPhone locking users into Apple's ecosystem and limiting how far they can stray outside of the company's guidelines.

Google is rolling out the May 2026 Android 16 update for eligible Pixel devices, including Pixel 7a through Pixel 10a. The ...