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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...