The secret Android setting that makes me feel like I just bought a new phone

Yet, having the latest phone isn't necessary since I have my fundamentals. I have a generous 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM ...

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

Turn your spare phone into a Wi-Fi extender ...
Android Authority

Your Pixel can now double up as a full Android PC with nothing more than a USB-C cable

After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop. Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience. The mode ...
Bleeping Computer

Android gets patches for Qualcomm zero-day exploited in attacks

Google has released security updates to patch 129 Android security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw in a Qualcomm display component. "There are indications that ...
ZDNet

Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...
Lifehacker

The Six Best Android Phones You Can Buy in 2026

We are tracking every major phone reveal from CES 2026 in real-time. Read about the latest announcements and releases, and see which brands are redefining the industry by browsing our CES Live Blog ...
ZDNet

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

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 ...
Android Authority

Android 17

Android 17 Beta 2 is no longer a Pixel exclusive (Updated: More phones) The OnePlus 15 and OPPO Find X9 Pro are the first third-party devices to join the testing phase for the next Android release.