Android

Android and iOS devices have safe working lifespans of different lengths. Here's what you need to know.

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.

Forget about betas — Android 11 is out. Here's all the new features it delivers, including what phones it works on right now.

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.

On some Android phones, Snapchat is a bit of a mess. Here’s how to fix that.

With the Google Family Link, parents can view their children's activity, manage app usage, set screen time limits and more.

Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite season 6, including changes to the battle pass, new skins, and updates to the map.

Here's how cross-platform play works in Fortnite, Epic Games' wildly popular survival shooter.

Rather than wait for Android 9 Pie to reach your Pixel phone over the air, why not install it now? Here's how.

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.

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

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.

What are the most important considerations when shopping for a high-end phone? Here's our list.

The $699 Essential Phone is a pure Android smartphone from the founder of Android.

Being the best doesn't happen overnight; here are our tips for dominating Pokémon Go.

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.

Here's what you need to know about Magikarp Jump, the latest Pokémon game taking the world by storm.

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.

Forty-two different Android phones and tablets get regular security updates, Google says, and another 50 or so get them within 90 days.

Trying to limit how much time your child spends on their Android smartphone or tablet? Tom's Guide is here to help.

See how the modular Moto Z stacks up against the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10 in terms of specs and features.

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?

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?

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?

Here’s a timeline of Android versions and significant updates. We explain the key features that were bundled into each major Android release.

Your smartphone is your castle. Protect it! These seven tips for Samsung Galaxy S5 owners will help keep your phone and data safe.

A new keyboard app called Fleksy for iOS and Android lets you type without looking at your screen. Here's how to use it.

This guide will help you familiarize yourself with the notifications drawer, and to help you make the most of your Android phone.

Here’s everything you need to know about your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 including tips, tricks and hacks for beginners and advanced users.