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You used to be able to get around two major Android updates out of Samsung phones and tablets—two years, basically. After that, Samsung could not guar

An upcoming SwiftKey Android update finally adds a long-requested sliding cursor control, and it makes us once again question our Gboard allegiance. B

Google Assistant lets you do tons of stuff on your Android Phone completely hands-free, and a recent update adds recording and sending voice messages

I love Android’s Nearby Share, because it finally—finally—lets you shoot files over to another Android phone, just like iPhone users have been able to

It’s been a slow burn, but the new Firefox Android browser has finally landed—in Europe, anyway. US users will have to wait until August 27 (or instal

Android 11 is here—the stable version, that is—and only if you’re running one of Google’s Pixel phones (the Pixel 2, 3, 3A, 4, or 4A) for the stable r

Google is slowly rolling out its new “Verified Calls” service, a kind-of supercharged Caller ID that should at least let Android users know whether th

Google is finally patching an annoying bug that has haunted Pixel Buds users for weeks: Every minute and fifty seconds, the wireless headphones would

Yes, Android usually comes with some kind of quirky Easter Egg. Do you really think Google, famed creator of the “Doodle,” the dinosaur game, and all

A quirky Android 11 bug is affecting an unknown number of users and devices and making multitasking nearly impossible. You’ll know you’re afflicted if

Remote work doesn’t get much more exciting in 2020 than taking a Zoom call from a tropical locale—even if you’re not really there. As an added bonus,

Cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler recently discovered 17 shady apps containing the “Joker” malware on the Google Play Store. The researchers repo

I’ve been covering press events for roughly 15 years or so, and in all that time, I’ve never seen a company speed through its announcements as quickly

Isn’t it fun when one platform’s technology won’t play nicely with another? Owners of various Samsung Androids are experiencing this joy firsthand, as

Google could have dropped a bombshell on the Android market last week by announcing a flagship device with big batteries, crazy cameras, a Snapdragon

If your WhatsApp conversations are anything like my Facebook ones, they’re probably stuffed with piles of GIFs, pictures, and videos. This normally is

Google’s October Android security patch is rolling out today. These regular updates patch OS-level security bugs for all Android devices, but this mon

Google just dropped the lightweight Gmail Go app on the Play Store, offering Android users two options for using Google’s email service on their devic

The world is full of loud noises competing for our attention, but sometimes we can’t be fully aware of what’s happening around us. That’s fine, though

It’s great that Google Assistant now works with some third-party apps. And by “works with,” I mean you’ll now be able to bark a few commands at your A

OnePlus’ “OxygenOS” is a modified version of the Android operating system exclusive to OnePlus’ smartphones, offering its own unique quirks and capabi

I love my Google Pixel Stand. It works great with Androids and iPhones alike—yes, I charge both—and it gives me the fastest wireless charge I could ge

Who needs the newest Pixel, anyway? Google is now rolling out its “Portrait Lighting” feature—previously announced during the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5

Here’s a quirky one. If you play games on Android 11, you might have noticed that two bars from your phone’s regular UI can get in the way: navigation

There are so many emojis at your fingertips nowadays, they’ve practically become their own language. Even still, sometimes you’ll find that there isn’

I’ve never been a fan of how Samsung treats beta operating system updates. Admittedly, I’m saying that out of jealousy, because it seems that I’m neve

Google’s call recording feature is a helpful perk for Android users, but it’s only available on some devices. There are third-party apps that can do t

If you’re a clumsy Samsung fan and often find yourself misplacing various Galaxy-branded gear—earbuds, your phone, your smartwatch—Samsung’s new “Smar

You can finally use Android’s standard text messaging app, Google’s Messages, to schedule your texts. The long-requested feature is rolling out as a s

It’s weird to contemplate, I know, but it’s true: Starting in September of next year, those on Android versions 7.1 or earlier—that’s roughly one-thir

As we finish up the unforgettable year that is 2020, you’re going to see everyone start reminiscing about the various geeky distractions they enjoyed

Samsung is the most popular Android smartphone manufacturer, but since its phones run a customized version of the Android OS known as One UI, it takes

Many people require the aid of specialized speech devices to communicate with their family, friends, and caregivers. Some of these machines are operat

Last month, Google announced End-to-End encryption (E2EE) would soon be available for RCS messages in its Google Messages app on Android. According to

A mysterious bug built into an updated version of Android’s Carrier Services app has messed with Android users’ ability to send and receive text messa

Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is now available for Android in the U.S., adding yet another option for playing console-quality games from anywhere

If you haven’t already brought Baby Yoda/Grogu/The Child into your home for the holidays—whether in the form of a giant stuffed animal, a walking toy,

WhatsApp is more than just a text chat service—you’ve been able to use it to make voice and video calls for as long as I can remember. In fact, WhatsA

Earlier this year, Google launched Camera Go, a stripped-down version of its Camera app for Android Go devices. Android Go phones are entry-level devi

Samsung has not even announced the Galaxy S21—its not-so-secret future flagship device—yet the smartphone’s wallpapers have already been leaked and ar

You can now use Google Assistant for voice searches in Google Chrome on Android, and not a moment too soon. The move saves Chrome users from the lackl

Netflix is currently testing out a special audio-only mode for its mobile apps—Android, specifically. While that’s no guarantee that the ever-so usefu

Earlier this year, a bug broke Google Assistant phone calls in Android Auto after users updated to Android 11. Google fixed the issue shortly after wi

Now that mobile manufacturers are increasingly abandoning chargers in the spirit of managing “e-waste,” I think it’s finally time to give this blanket

Google will start disabling Google Messages from working on “uncertified” Android devices starting March 31. This change shouldn’t affect most of you,

One of Chrome’s best features for staying organized is coming to Android: the almighty “tab groups,” which let you bunch up your tabs into more useful

The Google Maps app now has a split-screen street view option on Android. Turning it on lets you use Street View and the map simultaneously, which mak

“When good apps go bad” seems to be the name of the digital game nowadays. The Great Suspender browser extension recently showed its true colors, and

Slowly, but surely, every service we use is adding dark mode. This piecemeal rollout is frustrating for those of us who just want a darker version of

As an Android user, how do you share apps with other people? You probably tell them, “Hey, I awesome downloaded [cool app name]. You should play/use i

Netflix’s Android app will now automatically download shows and movies it thinks you’ll enjoy. It’s similar to the app’s Smart Downloads feature, whic

Whether you have friends or family members who work and live different schedules than you, or you find yourself sending more “happy belated birthday”

You can now use your Pixel phone can to check your pulse and respiratory rate without using a third-party app or fitness device.Until now, if Android

A handful of malware-filled Android apps has, once again, been removed from the Google Play Store, and they were all taking advantage of the latest tr

I love Google Voice. The day Google decides that it, like Google Photos, deserves to be paid for, I might actually pull the trigger; having a secondar

Until recently, the only way to open a link in Chrome’s mobile browser was to leave your current page or punt the link to a separate tab. Neither scen

The recent release of Chrome 89 brought with it one super-useful upgrade for a number of Android users: an official 64-bit version of the browser, whi

Signal is testing a new wifi transfer tool for Android users that will let you port your message history to a new device, much like the phone-to-phone

If you happened to notice a bunch of your Android apps crashing yesterday, you’re not alone. An issue with Android’s System Webview component caused a

If you’re the proud owner of a Google Pixel smartphone, you owe it to yourself to grab the brand-new April update for your device (RQ2A.210405.005) ri

In what is becoming a recurring ritual, Google has removed a scammy Android malware app from the Google Play Store. This time, the offending culprit i

A new Google Play Store interface is rolling out now for all Android users. It looks mostly the same as before, but reorganizes the store’s layout and

To celebrate the launch of Google Pay’s new GPay app, Google is holding a “Spring Challenge” during which users have a chance to win $30. The event is

Android users can finally access Google Photos’ upgraded video editor and its more than 30 new editing tools. The new features were announced back in

I’m a bit of a gadget hoarder. I often tend to assume that I can repurpose some old thing—an ancient phone, tablet, or webcam—into something new, so I

Chrome desktop users have long been able to outfit the browser with third-party extensions that track prices and help you find the best deals, but tho

Google is updating Google Assistant with better contextual learning features that should make the digital helper more accurate. One of the changes is

The May 2021 Pixel security update is ready, and you shouldn’t waste time installing it on your device.This month’s patch fixes 42 bugs found in Andro

The Google Phone app can now announce the caller ID for incoming phone calls out loud, so you’ll know who’s calling without having to eyeball your pho

It’s time for Android 12 Beta 1—your first chance to try out all the fun new changes to Google’s operating system with less of a chance of encounterin

The latest WhatsApp beta on Android brings some major changes to the way the app’s chat archive system works. The “new archive,” as the app calls it,

Google is testing an experimental RSS-based “Follow” feature in Chrome Canary on Android. Google says the feature is only an “experiment” for now and

Updated 5/24: Samsung has extended the data transfer deadlines for Samsung Cloud users. We’ve updated the article below with the new cutoff dates and

The first Android 12 beta is out now for a range of Android devices, and early impressions are positive. Testers praise the overhauled interface and p

Later this year, Google will begin blocking advertisers and developers from accessing a device’s advertising ID if users opt-out of personalized ads,

Google is rolling out its latest Pixel Drop as part of the June 2021 Android security update. For those who don’t know, Pixel Drops are released throu

Android 12 Beta 2 rolled out this week for all beta participants, adding a batch of new features and settings for testers to play around with. While t

The latest Google app update, version 12.23.16.23, is unstable. Numerous users report the app crashes every few minutes on Pixel, Motorolla, and Samsu

Researchers from Dr. Web have found nine apps with more than 5.8 million combined downloads that were sneakily stealing user’s Facebook passwords usin

Google Assistant is always there when you need it. But you don’t always need it. That’s why it can be frustrating when the digital helper just pops up

While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t leave your Android phone behind. After all, productivity features have b

Unlike some other messaging services, WhatsApp only lets you register one phone number per account. That means when you log into your WhatsApp account

Android 12, Google’s next big smartphone update, is focusing strongly on design. Chief among that focus is “Material You,” a new design language that

Google Photo’s Memories are one of the fun consequences of handing our photo collections over to AI; the feature groups photos and videos together to

If you misplace your Android phone, there are a few things you can quickly do to locate it, so take a deep breath, exhale slowly, and follow these ste

Just like the hidden symbols on an iPhone’s keyboard, there are plenty of useful keys buried under one long-press on your Android. Before we share the

Status messages are one early internet quirk that didn’t really keep up with the times, even though they totally should. They’re fun, but they’re also

Are you tired of having to use boring touch controls to interact with your phone? After all, that’s the way things have been done on almost every smar

Smart phone notifications can be overwhelming. They can also be, well, boring, hidden away as little rectangles at the top of your screen and looking

Google’s RCS Chat text messaging protocol is quickly replacing the outdated SMS messages we’ve been stuck with for decades. RCS enables tons of user-f

Cryptocurrencies continue to grow in popularity, but as interest increases, so does the creativity of scammers looking to capitalize on a cultural shi

We love to joke that no one uses their smartphone to actually make calls in 2021. And even if that’s kind of true, we obviously need these devices to

Most of us rely on our smartphones to wake up in the morning. Unless your battery really sucks, we don’t encounter a Home Alone situation very often.

Much to the chagrin of big tech companies, nobody wants their smartphones to spy on them. By default, however, our mobile devices track our every move

If your Android phone has been slowing to a crawl multiple times a day, you may be thinking it’s time to upgrade. But before you run out and purchase

We’re rapidly approaching the rumored release date for Android 12 (with all evidence pointing to the software dropping on Oct. 4), and as that date ne

Selling or trading a used Android phone is a smart way to safely dispose of your old devices, and hopefully earn some extra cash you can put towards y

Can we, as a collective tech community, all agree that scams and malicious hacks are bad and we shouldn’t do them anymore? No? OK, back to reality, wh

With major software updates, developers add new wallpaper choices for users to try, while entire forums online are dedicated to creating and sharing t

Butt-dials can range from slightly embarrassing experience to downright mortifying, but they are, at least, blessedly rare. Unless you have multiple c

At this point, the statement “Google is creepy with your data” isn’t a shocking one. We know that Google and companies like it compromise our privacy