Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Google’s last couple of QPR updates for Android 16 have been nothing short of incredible. QPR1 brought Google’s excellent Material 3 Design UI to Pixel phones, while this month’s QPR2 update added new ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

We talk about tons of tips for making the most of Android and tapping into all the software’s easily overlooked options, features, and shortcuts. But when it comes to real-world productivity, Google’s ...

With the release of Android 12 back in 2021, Google made a somewhat controversial change to the Quick Settings panel. Gone were the individual toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data. In their place was a ...

Google just released a really cool new Android figure on its merch store that has a built-in 3D maze game. Available now through the Google Merchandise Store for $24, the “Android a-MAZE-ing ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we’re still going ...

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026. Google today shared an update on its plan to “upgrade the Assistant ...

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 with the December 2025 security patch for a wide range of Pixel phones and tablets, ahead of a planned stable release in March 2026. The beta introduces ...

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone during a launch event in Seoul (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images) Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, ...

OriginOS 6 is one of the most significant upgrades for Vivo and iQOO devices, particularly for those switching from the Funtouch OS skin. It was globally launched in mid-October, with the rollout ...

Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. is a senior editor and ...