I found an Android app that lives in my background and keeps my life from spiraling

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing ...
Engadget

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting ...
Android Police

I tried Android's Desktop Mode, and I might never use my laptop again

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...
Android Authority

Is your Pixel compatible with the Android 17 Beta? Here's every supported model

Android fans! It’s time to grab your phone and get ready to download new beta software. Why? The Android 17 Beta has officially landed. While Google has traditionally started new Android versions with ...
Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...
Android Authority

I found a trick to easily check for new Android updates — here's how

This is especially true when a hot new Android 17 beta is supposedly being released right away, and I have to keep checking for the OTA every few minutes to see if it’s available — well, uh, before ...
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
Gizmochina

These Motorola phones are receiving the Android 16 update

While Motorola isn’t the fastest brand when it comes to software rollouts, it’s improved a lot with the Android 16 rollout. In fact, it was one of the very first brands to push the Android 16 update, ...
InfoWorld

The browser is your database: Local-first comes of age

The thick client is making a comeback. Here’s how next-generation local databases like PGlite and RxDB are bringing ...
ZDNet

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been using Android since version 1.5, so it's rare for a feature to catch me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an ...
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 ...