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Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Rebellious to a Fault

By Adam Ismail published 14 May 18

Sony's new Xperia XZ2 is a viable alternative to the assortment of look-alike Android flagships, even if it doesn't necessarily offer the best value.

Help Me, Tom's Guide: What Are Good Alternatives to ZTE's Phones?

By Philip Michaels published 12 May 18

Now that ZTE has ceased operations, where should you turn to if you need a solid budget or midrange phone? We've got some suggestions.

Huawei P20 Pro vs. Galaxy S9+: What's the Better Android?

By Adam Ismail published 22 April 18

The Galaxy S9 is the best Android phone you can get in the U.S. But are you missing out with Huawei's P20 Pro? Find out in our face-off.

Google Responds to Troubling Report of Apps Tracking Kids

By Henry T. Casey published 17 April 18

A new study shows rampant data collection and breaches of privacy in Android apps targeted at children.

Nuu Mobile G3 Review: Something Borrowed, Something Blue

By Adam Ismail published 11 April 18

Nuu Mobile's G3 evokes the looks of the Galaxy S9 for a fraction of the price. But this budget phone is only a fraction as good.

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Review: Too Much for Too Little

By Adam Ismail published 5 April 18

An incredibly bright screen and Android Oreo aren't enough to make Sony's bulky midrange phone worth its steep price tag.

10 Best Photo Collage Apps to Try Right Now

By Jackie Dove published 4 April 18

Want to give your photos a distinctive look? These photo collage apps can add some presentation flair.

How to Get Fortnite on iOS Now

By Henry T. Casey published 3 April 18

Fortnite Battle Royale's aimed its sights at new targets: iPhones, iPads and Android devices. Here's how to get in on the beta.

Why Facebook's New Scandal Is the Worst of All

By Paul Wagenseil published 27 March 18

Forget Cambridge Analytica. The latest Facebook scandal is worse.

Here's How to Stop Facebook Messenger from Logging Calls, Texts

By Paul Wagenseil published 26 March 18

You can stop Facebook Messenger from logging your calls and texts, but you can't do so without also disabling contact syncing.

PUBG Mobile Guide: Everything You Need to Know

By Andrew Melcon published 25 March 18

If you're curious about diving into PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile, here's everything you need to kn

Try Apps Without Downloading: How to Use Google Play Instant

By Henry T. Casey published 21 March 18

Google Play Instant allows you to jump straight to trying an app or game, rather than wait for a download to finish.

PUBG Mobile Review Roundup: It's (Almost) Perfect

By Henry T. Casey published 20 March 18

The smash-hit PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is now on Android and iOS. Here's what the critics think of the mobile version.

The OnePlus 5T Is Nearly As Good as the Galaxy S9 (for $200 Less)

By Adam Ismail published 18 March 18

The OnePlus 5T is one of the best values among flagship phones, but Samsung's hot new Galaxy S9 is now the Android device to beat. To see how the S9 and 5T compare, we put them in a head-to-head face-off.

Galaxy S9 Is Fastest Android Ever, But iPhone X Is Faster

By Philip Michaels published 8 March 18

While the Snapdragon 845 inside the Galaxy S9 offers performance gains over previous Android flagships, it's still no match for the iPhone X.

Vero Hands-On: Is This the New Instagram?

By Henry T. Casey published 28 February 18

Instagram's latest competitor has a sleek look, but wants to eventually charge you money and is having early growing pains.

What is Google Reply (and How It Works)

By Henry T. Casey published 21 February 18

Google Reply is a new feature that allows users to quickly respond to messages, directly from notifications.

Google App Finds Your Fine Art Lookalike: How to Use It

By Henry T. Casey published 16 January 18

Google's app can match your face to a work of art, but it's not available everywhere yet. Here's how to use it.

OnePlus 5T vs. Essential Phone: Battle of the $500 Flagships

By Adam Ismail published 26 December 17

The OnePlus 5T and Essential Phone promise flagship specs at fractions of the price of topflight smartphones. Here's how the two compare.

New Android Malware Could Melt Your Phone

By Paul Wagenseil published 18 December 17

A new Android Trojan does half-a-dozen malicious things, including mine cryptocurrency so intensely that devices may be physically damaged.

How to Free Up Phone Storage with Google's Files Go

By Don Reisinger published 5 December 17

The new Files Go app gives you features to help you save serious space on your Android phone or tablet. Here's how it works.

Hundreds of Android Apps Have Hidden Trackers

By Paul Wagenseil published 28 November 17

Three-quarters of more than 400 popular Android apps contain under-the-radar tracking software, a new report finds.

PSafe DFNDR: Full-Featured, Fluctuating Protection

By Sean Riley published 26 October 17

PSafe DFNDR is feature-rich and easy to use, but its malware protection is inconsistent and the free version has too many ads.

20 Apps for Pet Lovers

By John Corpuz published 24 October 17

Whether you're looking for a tablet game for your cat, apps for logging your dog walks or first aid apps for your pet, check out the best mobile apps for you and your furry friends.

Google Play Protect Fails Android Antivirus Tests

By Paul Wagenseil published 23 October 17

Google Play Protect performed miserably against other antivirus products, letting through twice as much malware as the next-worst product.

How to Use Tinder Like A Pro

By Cortney Moore published 11 October 17

Find a date with location-based app Tinder using this comprehensive guide.

Net Nanny for Android Review

By Brian S Hall published 21 September 17

Net Nanny offers the best web-filtering features of any parental control program.

My Mobile Watchdog Review