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.