Best Android phones 2024 By Philip Michaels last updated 3 January 24 Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.
Your iMessage for Android dreams are over — Beeper Mini is officially giving up By Tom Pritchard published 22 December 23 Beeper Mini is officially giving up on creating new ways for Android phones to access iMessage.
Not a typo! Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable just crashed to $269 in last-minute holiday deal By John Velasco published 21 December 23 Best Buy's giving Verizon customers more savings on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 than ever before with an instant 73% off, making it a perfect gift for the holidays.
Chrome could get a big multitasking boost on Android — here’s what it means for you By Tom Pritchard published 20 December 23 Chrome on Android could get a boost to picture-in-picture mode, and it could make multitasking a lot better.
Google’s Keep note-taking app is getting a new feature courtesy of Android 14 that’s a huge time-saver, even if Samsung got there first By Jeff Parsons published 17 December 23 Always in a hurry? This incoming Google Keep feature on Android 14 will save you plenty of time.
Your Pixel now has a dedicated repair mode to keep your data safe while it’s being fixed — how to enable it By Emma Street published 15 December 23 Learn how to leverage Google Pixel's Repair mode, a hassle-free way to secure your private data during phone repairs and keep your information confidential without having to restore factory settings.
Your Android phone could soon protect you from phishing scams — here's how By Tom Pritchard published 12 December 23 Android 14 QPR2 beta has a new feature designed to protect you from phishing and other deceptive apps.
Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android is back already — but for how long? By Tom Pritchard published 12 December 23 Beeper Mini is back to bringing iMessage to Android, but how long will it last for this time?
Massive Android lock screen bug lets attackers access your photos and other personal data — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 11 December 23 A lock screen bypass bug has been discovered in Android 13 and 14 that can be exploited by an attacker with physical access to your smartphone.
This Google Pixel feature gives you professional-looking action photos — try it now By Emma Street published 9 December 23 Discover how the Action Pan feature transforms mundane photos into dynamic, professional-looking action shots.
The Xbox App Store could be just the competition that Apple and Android need By Josh Render published 8 December 23 With a Microsoft executive talking up a potential Xbox app, that may be just what it takes to take mobile gaming to the next level on both the iPhone and Android.
Best Android apps 2024 By John Corpuz, Philip Michaels last updated 8 December 23 There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.
This hidden Pixel feature keeps your lock screen clutter free — here's how it works By Emma Street published 8 December 23 Discover the straightforward way to disable media on your Pixel's lock screen.
This hidden Android feature unlocks your phone's maximum refresh rate — enable it now By Emma Street published 7 December 23 Learn how to force the peak refresh rate using Developer options. Boost your device's speed, smoothness, and responsiveness for a superior user experience with our step-by-step guide.
Missed something important? Android's Notification History means all is not lost By Emma Street published 7 December 23 Discover how to activate and access Android's Notification History to retrieve dismissed notifications, ensuring you never overlook crucial updates, emails, or messages.
Your Pixel has an awesome long exposure mode for capturing light trails — how it works By Emma Street published 6 December 23 Discover how to use the Long Exposure feature on Google Pixel phones effortlessly. Follow this step-by-step guide for one-tap professional action shots.
I ditched the Galaxy S23 Ultra for the Pixel 8 Pro — here’s why By John Velasco published 3 December 23 After using the Google Pixel 8 Pro on some video shoots, I realize it's better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Here's what convinced me of that.
This Google Pixel feature warns you about incoming disasters — enable it now to save your life By Emma Street published 2 December 23 Discover the steps to activating Crisis alerts on your Pixel phone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leak just confirmed key specs ahead of launch By John Velasco published 1 December 23 Qualcomm's chipset is likely to be powering all phones
Windows Link app could allow users to use their phone as a webcam — here’s what we know By Josh Render published 1 December 23 Lines of code in the Windows Link upgrade could mean that Android users can finally use their phones in a new way.
This hidden Android camera feature instantly improves your selfies — use it now By Emma Street published 1 December 23 Here's how to mirror the camera angle on selfies using your Pixel or Android device.
Android and Google Messages just got a bunch of upgrades — here’s everything new for your phone By Josh Render published 30 November 23 Android's quarterly update is out with a host of new features, and Google Messages sees the most significant changes. We have a rundown of what's new.
How to use the Android on-screen magnifier By Emma Street published 30 November 23 Android's on-screen magnifier: Learn step-by-step instructions, customization tips, and advanced settings to make your Android phone more accessible and user-friendly.
Prefer black & white? Here's how to enable Android 14's monochrome theme By Emma Street published 29 November 23 Discover how to enable the Android 14 monochrome theme with our step-by-step guide. Simplify your visual experience, enhance accessibility, and explore alternatives like Bedtime mode.
Android can now analyze any image and describe it to you — here's how it works By Emma Street published 29 November 23 Discover the ins and outs of Google Lookout's Image Q&A feature with our step-by-step guide.
How to update Android By Peter Wolinski last updated 28 November 23 Make sure you're always on the freshest version of Android by learning how to check for and apply updates
Your Google Pixel has a feature that'll save your life — how to enable it now By Emma Street published 28 November 23 Pixel's Car crash detection is quick and easy to set up and boosts the chances that the emergency services can be by your side quickly if you suffer a serious collision.
One of the worst things about smart homes reminded me why I'll never use an iPhone By Tom Pritchard published 11 November 23 A smart home app mishap reminded our resident iPhone skeptic why he's going to stick with Android phones and their ability to sideload apps.
Best Android browsers in 2024 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 30 October 23 The best Android browsers make it easy to gain access to new features and functionality while customizing your smartphone.
Android 14 upgrade is bricking some Google Pixel devices — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 30 October 23 Some Google Pixel devices are suffering serious problems when upgrading to Android 14 — and multiple profiles could be to blame.
