Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

Android 16 is starting to arrive on Motorola phones. The Edge 60 Pro and the Edge 50 Fusion are the first to receive the update. The software brings several key improvements, like expressive design, ...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the first non-Pixel phone to receive the stable Android 16 update. This marks a major step for the company’s software support, demonstrating Samsung’s improved efficiency in ...

Nintendo Switch fans on Android finally have a new emulator to play with. Eden, a fork of the popular (and now-defunct) Yuzu emulator, is live on the Play Store. Though you’ll need a powerful phone to ...

Sony has quietly brought stable Android 16 to its Xperia 1 VII. The manufacturer has beaten several other major brands to the punch with this move. This also comes months after Sony finally offered a ...

Nothing has announced that its latest operating system, as based on Android 16, will be available "soon". Nothing OS 4.0 will launch in open beta first and will be available on Nothing handsets from ...

Samsung has started rolling out its Android 16 update to Galaxy phones and tablets, with a schedule running through November at least. Here’s when to expect the update on your Galaxy device, and which ...

Stock Android, also referred to as ‘Vanilla’ Android, represents a streamlined version of the operating system crafted and envisioned by Google. It excludes any pre-installed OEM skins like Samsung's ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...