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 ...

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 just introduced strict restrictions to unlocking the bootloader on its HyperOS-running phones, citing security and data protection. While MIUI devices offer some amount of flexibility in this ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

Google has started rolling out the May 2026 software update for eligible Pixel devices. The patch contains several bug fixes.

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.

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 rolls out the May 2026 security update for Pixel phones: Discover the new fixes for display flickering and other bugs.