The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
SlashGear

Android Vs. iOS: Pros And Cons Of Each Operating System

The smartphone market is, for the most part, dominated by one decision: Android vs. iOS. In the past, it was possible to have a Windows phone, and today you can have a Linux phone, but Android and iOS ...
Android Police

Google has never been good with operating systems: Will the jump from ChromeOS to Android make a difference?

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...
Wired

/e/OS Is Better Than Android. You Should Try It

Google's Android mobile operating system is open source, which means anyone can, in theory, build their own mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Why, then, are ...

Apple Releases iOS 26.3, the Latest Update for its Flagship iPhone Operating System

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.3, the latest update for its flagship iPhone operating system, alongside companion releases for ...