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.
GizChina

HarmonyOS is now firmly the third largest mobile phone operating system

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the global mobile phone sales reveal a 14% year - on - year decline. However, iOS performed better than Android in the market with a year - on - year decrease of 12%, ...
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 ...
Entrepreneur

Apple Is Making a Major Change to Its Operating Systems Across All Products. Here’s What We Know.

Apple is altering how it names its operating systems, starting with a major update to roll out in September for the iPhone. Instead of increasing the version number, Apple will name the iPhone ...
Android Authority

Exclusive first look: Here's Chrome OS running on an Android phone

We got Google’s Chrome OS up and running alongside Android on a Pixel phone. This is possible thanks to a special build of Chromium OS — the open-source version of Chrome OS — made for running in a ...
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

NexPhone can Multiboot Three Operating Systems, But Offers Mid-Range Specs

NexPhone is a unique smartphone that can triple-boot Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. Users can also connect it to a monitor for a full desktop experience. As for the hardware specs, it ...