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 new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

The easiest choice is not always the safest one when it comes to the browser you use on your Android phone. Most people stick with whatever came preloaded, rarely questioning it. If you've never ...

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 ...

Android phones launch throughout the year, so there’s always a new phone to look forward to at any point. Thanks to this never-ending cycle and the ups and downs on discounts, phone recommendations ...

The iPhone 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, share many things, like amazing performance and incredible camera setups. Throw in huge, vibrant displays and the host of funky ...

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 ...

Oppo Find X8 Ultra performs better than its Samsung rival in almost every scenario. The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes close in ultrawide camera comparison. Oppo's flagship has unique features like XPAN mode, ...

Thinking of playing a pokie online? If you’re using an Android phone — and you probably are — then you’re already holding a better hand than you might think. The way casino apps are built these days, ...

An Android phone will be locked after erasing data and factory resetting. It will ask for the Google account and password if you want to get full access to his phone. That is FRP. What is FRP meaning?