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Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) review Some important changes to streamline common tasks but the headline features are yet to prove themselves -
Google Nexus 4 The Nexus 4 is a great handset for those who want Android in its purest form, but you're better off with the Moto G - recommended
Android Lollipop review - Rolling out now Brighter, whiter and smarter to boot, it's early days for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) but the signs are excellent -
Android Wear review - We test Google's smartwatch OS Android Wear lacks flexibility but this first iteration handles the basics pretty well -
Android 4.2 review Multiple user accounts are a huge step forward for tablets, but there's little for smartphone users to get excited about -
Google Picasa 3.9 review Astoundingly quick, and well equipped to meet the needs of casual photographers -
Google Play Books review A good start for Google, but the competition from Amazon, Apple and Kobo offer a more cohesive package -
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) review A vast improvement over previous versions of Android for tablets, but the browser needs a bit of improving and there need to be more apps. -
Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) review Not a massive leap forwards, but it's more polished and greatly improves the Android experience. -
Google Nexus S review It's the best Android phone on the market in terms of performance and features, but it's not necessarily the best value£430 -
Google Android 2.2 review It's not quite as polished as Apple's iOS, but Android is starting to build up a feature advantage. It's also not clear which devices will get the update - and when. -
Google Nexus One review Hard to distinguish from HTC's Desire, the Nexus One lacks HTC's Sense software and more practical controls£500