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Between numerous notifications, duplicate apps, bloated launchers, and settings buried five menus deep, my Android device started to feel like a junk drawer. I’d pick it up to check the time and ...

Google’s next Android 16 QPR2 update aims to introduce two major features. The first is a smarter AI that can control other apps, while the second is a new parental control system that uses a PIN for ...

In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a ...

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...

From gaming and the camera to new AI skills and the battery, I've been putting Google's new flagship phone through its paces. When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Lock Screen widgets are fully back! In the first Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that was just released, Google added a ...

This New Snapdragon Chip Makes Mid-Range Android Phones Better Than Ever More AI, ultra-wide display options and camera improvements are set to come to mid-range phones that use the Qualcomm ...

Encrypted text messages may finally reach iPhone users with iOS 26. Code in the beta version of iOS 26 reveals strings for RCS encryption. With encryption, texts between iOS and Android will be more ...

Here’s the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in all four colors. It’s expected to be announced and go on sale next month. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the company’s newest member of the ‘FE’ series.