• Google will now only release Android source code twice a year (Android

    From LWN.net@86:200/23 to All on Fri Jan 9 06:40:07 2026
    Android Authority reports
    that Google will be reducing the frequency of releases of code to the
    Android Open Source Project to only twice per year.

    A spokesperson for Google offered some additional context on this
    decision, stating that it helps simplify development, eliminates
    the complexity of managing multiple code branches, and allows them
    to deliver more stable and secure code to Android platform
    developers. The spokesperson also reiterated that Google's
    commitment to AOSP is unchanged and that this new release schedule
    helps the company build a more robust and secure foundation for the
    Android ecosystem.

    The release schedule for security patches is unchanged.

    https://lwn.net/Articles/1053061/
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