Unfortunately, that universality doesn’t seem to apply to software launches; Google is reserving first dibs on Android 12 to its own Pixel lineup of smartphones. Talk about nepotism.

If you do install it, though, you should still expect some bugs. The easiest way to get Android 16 Beta 1 on your device is to sign up on the Android Beta Program website.

Wait a couple of minutes, then unlock your Pixel phone and check for a software update (Settings > System > System Update) and you should see that Android 13 is ready to install.

Apple just released the first public beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for the iPhone and iPad. Here's everything you need to know.

In general, you should install apps outside of your phone's app store only if you have a very good reason to.

If you’re looking for how to install Android P on the Essential Phone, you’ve come to the right place! Unfortunately it’s not as easy as enrolling in the Android Beta Program, though ...

There are three different ways to install the latest version of Android with Android 13 beta 2: OTA update, ADB on your computer, or with recovery mode.

How to Download iOS Developer Betas The option to download and install iOS developer betas is already available for users who have previously enrolled on Apple's Beta Software Program.