I’ve been running the Android 12 preview for two weeks — here’s the pros and cons By Jordan Palmer Android 12's Developer Preview has been surprisingly stable for me, though it’s still not recommended to run it on your main device. We’ll go over why.
Android 11 released: Features, supported phones and more By Philip Michaels, Jordan Palmer Forget about betas — Android 11 is out. Here's all the new features it delivers, including what phones it works on right now.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2021 By John Corpuz Worried about others snooping on your conversations? Check out the best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS devices.
Top 7 Android 10 Features That You Should Try First By Richard Priday Android 10 is now available, at least for some phones. We've got a few favorite new features in Android 10 that you need to check out.
The One Trick Every Snapchat User on Android Needs to Know By Adam Ismail On some Android phones, Snapchat is a bit of a mess. Here’s how to fix that.
The One Google App Every Parent Needs By Monica Chin With the Google Family Link, parents can view their children's activity, manage app usage, set screen time limits and more.
Fortnite Season 6: Latest Info on the New Map, Skins, Battle Pass By Andrew Melcon Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite season 6, including changes to the battle pass, new skins, and updates to the map.
Fortnite Cross-Platform Guide: Who You Can (And Can't) Play By Michael Andronico Here's how cross-platform play works in Fortnite, Epic Games' wildly popular survival shooter.
How to Download Android Pie for Your Pixel and Pixel 2 Now By Adam Ismail Rather than wait for Android 9 Pie to reach your Pixel phone over the air, why not install it now? Here's how.
Android Auto FAQ: Everything You Need to Know By John R. Quain Find out which cars support Android Auto software, what you can do with it and how to add it to a vehicle you already own.
PUBG Mobile Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Andrew Melcon If you're curious about diving into PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile, here's everything you need to kn
Help Me Tom's Guide: How Do I Restore My Clash of Clans Account? By Philip Michaels You don't have to start back at square one in Clash of Clans just because you're switching phones. Here's how to restore your village to its former glory on your new device.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: Which Smartphone Specs Matter Most? By Philip Michaels What are the most important considerations when shopping for a high-end phone? Here's our list.
Essential Phone: What It Is and Why You Should Care By Caitlin McGarry The $699 Essential Phone is a pure Android smartphone from the founder of Android.
Sega Forever: How Sega's Bringing Classics to Your Phone By Ben Moore Sega Forever brings classic games from the Genesis, Dreamcast and Master System consoles to iOS and Android devices for free.
Pokémon Go Guide: 18 Tips to Be the Very Best By Michael Andronico Being the best doesn't happen overnight; here are our tips for dominating Pokémon Go.
What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba Losing a smartphone can be a nightmare, but there are steps you can take to reduce the harm. Here's what to do if your handset goes missing.
Is Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Worth the Hype? By Brie Brewer Here's what you need to know about Magikarp Jump, the latest Pokémon game taking the world by storm.
Help Me, Tom’s Guide: How Do I Move Files to My Android Phone’s SD Card? By Sean Riley Is your Android phone running out of room? Here's how to move photos, videos and apps onto the microSD card and free up some space.
Here's Which Android Phones Get Regular Security Updates By Paul Wagenseil Forty-two different Android phones and tablets get regular security updates, Google says, and another 50 or so get them within 90 days.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: How Do I Set Screen Time Limits on Android? By Henry T. Casey Trying to limit how much time your child spends on their Android smartphone or tablet? Tom's Guide is here to help.
When Does an Old Smartphone Become Unsafe to Use? By Jesse Emspak Android and iOS devices have safe working lifespans of different lengths. Here's what you need to know.
Here's How the Moto Z Stacks Up to the Competition By Sam Rutherford See how the modular Moto Z stacks up against the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10 in terms of specs and features.
Galaxy S7 Owners Fuming Over Locked Bootloader By Cherlynn Low T-Mobile versions of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge come with locked bootloaders, which upsets plenty of power users and developers. What's a lockd bootloader, and what's the big deal?
Smartphone Encryption: What You Need to Know By Paul Wagenseil The FBI and police demand back doors to smartphone encryption. Apple and Google refuse to give in. What's at stake here, and what does it all mean?
Should You Root Your Android Phone? By Sean Riley If you 'root' (gain admin rights to) your phone, you can run a bevy of new software, improve performance and kill bloatware, but you also could void your warranty or brick your device. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Android Version History: A Timeline of New Features By Sean Riley Here’s a timeline of Android versions and significant updates. We explain the key features that were bundled into each major Android release.
7 Samsung Galaxy S5 Security Tips to Keep You Safe By Jill Scharr Your smartphone is your castle. Protect it! These seven tips for Samsung Galaxy S5 owners will help keep your phone and data safe.
What Is Fleksy And How To Use It? By Cherlynn Low A new keyboard app called Fleksy for iOS and Android lets you type without looking at your screen. Here's how to use it.
A Guide to the Android Notification Drawer By Anthony Domanico This guide will help you familiarize yourself with the notifications drawer, and to help you make the most of your Android phone.
