ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, and keep the battery between 20% and 80%.Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%.Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone ...

To change the language on your Android device, you'll need to navigate through your Android device's Settings app.

To get dark mode on your Android device, you'll need to either upgrade to Android 10, or download an app.

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

Personal notes for provisioning Termux on a Samsung tablet (Android 15/One UI 7) from macOS, smoothing UI distractions, enabling clipboard sharing, and installing Nerd Fonts for remote dev work.

Amazon’s Fire Tablets are some of the cheapest tablets worth buying, especially if you can get one when it’s on sale. But part of the reason Amazon’s tablets are priced so competitively is because ...

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

Over the last several years, I’ve done almost all of my reading on my phone. It’s convenient, sure, but it’s far from an ideal experience. That’s why I’ve recently found myself seriously considering a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android tablets are better than ever, with powerful processors and dazzling displays. But one of their most underrated features is the USB-C ...

One area where iOS beats Android is its deep integration with MacBooks, which is to be expected since Apple controls both ecosystems. While tools exist to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC, ...

Much in the same way that 2025 has been the year of ultra-thin smartphones, with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air, it's also been a big one for compact tablets. The latest of ...

Almost as soon as the first iPad was announced, a range of competitors sprung up in an attempt to become the “iPad killer.” Devices like the Motorola Xoom, BlackBerry PlayBook, and HP TouchPad all put ...