I used Android without Google — here are the pros and cons By Jordan Palmer published 5 June 21 It’s possible to use an Android phone without Google, thanks to /e/OS. The software does a remarkable job at removing any Google influence on the otherwise open source operating system.
Snapdragon chipset leak could mean big things for 2022’s Android phones By Tom Pritchard published 4 June 21 Qualcomm's next Snapdragon chipset could see big things coming to next year's Android phones.
Google caught hiding location settings in Android By Alan Martin published 31 May 21 Google deliberately made location-privacy settings in Android hard to fine, unredacted court documents from an antitrust case in Arizona reveal.
When does an old smartphone become unsafe to use? By Jesse Emspak published 26 May 21 Android and iOS devices have safe working lifespans of different lengths. Here's what you need to know.
Chromebooks finally have an answer to AirDrop on Apple MacBooks By Kenneth Seward Jr., Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 May 21 Google Chrome OS is getting a major photo-sharing upgrade — here's how
Android phones under attack by zero-day flaws — protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil published 20 May 21 Google quietly revealed that four flaws fixes in its May security update may be actively under hacker attack, making installing the update all the more urgent.
Android 12 — 5 big upgrades that change Android phones forever By Jordan Palmer published 19 May 21 Android 12 introduces plenty of visual changes, so we took a look at the biggest ones arriving this fall.
Vivo x60 Pro Plus review: Putting the phone’s gimbal camera to the test By Richard Priday published 19 May 21 The Vivo x60 Pro, the phone maker’s most fully-featured flagship, brings back a unique miniature camera gimbal that stands out among other hit-and-miss features.
Android Auto getting big upgrades to take on Apple CarPlay — here’s what’s new By Tom Pritchard published 18 May 21 Android Auto is getting some changes, so here's everything you need to know.
How to install the Android 12 beta right now By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 21 Google has made the Android 12 beta installation process easy. Follow these instructions to get the beta on your compatible Android phone.
Android 12 will let you start your car with a digital key — here’s how it works By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 21 Google wants you to unlock and start your car with your phone. Don't worry, we're not so sure about it, either.
Asus Zenfone 8 review: The best small Android phone, hands-down By Jordan Palmer published 12 May 21 The Zenfone 8 is a little powerhouse, featuring top-end specs, good cameras, and a nice display, all in a compact package.
Android 12 leak just revealed big Google Assistant upgrade By Brittany Vincent published 12 May 21 Google looks to be rolling out a new trigger for Google Assistant in the near future, as evidenced by a new string of code related to Android 12.
Samsung Galaxy A72 release date, price, specs and news By Jordan Palmer published 7 May 21 We have everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy A72 right here.
Serious Android flaw threatens hundreds of millions of users — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 6 May 21 A flaw in Qualcomm modems used by hundreds of millions of Android phones could be used to steal data or hide malware, and it's not clear how many phones have been patched.
Android tablets just got a big upgrade to fight the iPad By Henry T. Casey published 5 May 21 Android tablets getting their own Entertainment Space — a new app to combine multiple stores.
Chinese TV maker: Yes, our Android TVs spied on customers [update] By Paul Wagenseil published 4 May 21 Chinese TV maker Skyworth admitted some of its Android sets collected far too much personal data from users, but blamed a third-party service and denied prior knowledge.
Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW vs. Cat S62 Pro: What’s the world’s best rugged phone? By Jordan Palmer published 1 May 21 Both the Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW and Cat S62 can take a beating, but there can only be one durable champ.
iMessage on Android had support — but Apple killed it anyway By Tom Pritchard published 28 April 21 iMessage on Android had support from Eddy Cue, but Apple killed the project anyway.
Moto G Power review By Philip Michaels published 26 April 21 Editor's Choice The affordable Moto G Power offers amazing battery life for under $250, though we'd recommend the newer version
How to move Android apps to an SD Card By Sean Riley, Jordan Palmer published 23 April 21 If your Android phone comes with a small amount of internal storage, here’s how to move apps to a microSD card and free up more space.
Android 12 developer preview 3 includes a ton of new features — what’s new By Luke Wilson published 22 April 21 The new developer preview is jam-packed with updates and improvements to existing smartphone features.
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro just got an update to make its cameras even better By Luke Wilson published 20 April 21 The OnePlus 9 series launched last month and continues to get regular updates to its cameras. The latest April update is better still.
Joker malware has infected 500,000 Huawei phones — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 13 April 21 Researchers found Joker malware outside Google Play, with over half a million Huawei phones infected.
The OnePlus 9 Pro made me fall in love with Android again — here’s why By Jordan Palmer published 11 April 21 The OnePlus 9 Pro reinvigorated my love of Android thanks to its smooth software and excellent hardware.
Free Android VPNs: can they be trusted, and which ones are worth using? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 10 April 21 VPN The Play Store is full to the brim with free Android VPNs, some of which can be dangerous. Here's how to avoid them, and pick a good one.
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro gaming phone is so powerful it needs this built-in fan By Luke Wilson published 6 April 21 Leaked photos of Lenovo's new gaming phone show a cooling fan on the rear, while other rumors point to it having seriously powerful specs.
Moto g10 review: Very cheap, surprisingly good By Richard Priday published 3 April 21 If you don't mind losing out on power and looks, the Moto g10 provides for your basic phone needs competently at a great low price.
Google Pixel 6 secret weapon just leaked — and it’s a very big change By Philip Michaels published 3 April 21 A report claims that this fall's Pixel phones will be the first to use chipsets jointly designed by Google and Samsung. Here's what that means for the Pixel 6.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak says it has the same battery as the Z Flip By Jordan Palmer published 2 April 21 According to a new leak, the Galaxy Z Flip 3's battery capacity should be the same as the previous model's.
