Apple and Samsung are dominating smartphone sales so thoroughly that only one other company makes the top 10
Apple took the top three spots, Samsung grabbed fourth and fifth, and Xiaomi's $100 Redmi A5 was the only other phone to make the list
This $88 retro gaming handheld has a screen that rotates on a hinge, because why not
Anbernic RG Rotate launches with 3.5" rotating IPS display, Unisoc T618, and Android 12
The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU
The Tensor G6 will apparently use a PowerVR graphics chip from 2021
Android wants to replace email verification codes with one-tap credentials
Editor's take: Google is once again trying to simplify something that was already fairly easy and convenient. Mountain View's latest target is email-based authentication, which is now dropping the email-checking step altogether thanks to a new Android API update.
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Motorola returns to tablets with Moto Pad, revamps Moto G Stylus smartphone
The 11-inch Android slate joins a revamped Moto G Stylus as the company tests a comeback in the budget tablet and pen market
Google adds search to Play Store reviews to improve app discovery
Android's app reviews just got an upgrade
Samsung Messages is officially on the way out, pushing users to Google Messages
One of Samsung's most familiar mobile apps is coming to an end
This Android phone can run Windows games locally, no PC required
Powered by Snapdragon and x86 emulation, it pushes up to 40W to deliver playable PC performance
Google sets 2029 deadline for quantum-safe encryption, years ahead of government targets
New post-quantum cryptography roadmap signals Q Day could arrive sooner than expected
Samsung brings AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, more devices to follow
Quick Share can now send files directly to nearby Apple devices
Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder
Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
Motorola Razr Fold debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, and hefty €2,000 price tag
Thinner than Pixel's fold, heavier than Samsung's, and priced squarely in flagship territory
New Android app alerts you when someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
The app tracks Bluetooth signals to expose hidden recording devices like Meta's Ray-Bans
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation
High-end cooling and Snapdragon performance make the difference
Researchers uncover firmware-level backdoor installed on several Android tablet brands
A complex infection stemming from a supply chain attack
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.
AirDrop file sharing is coming to more Android phones "very soon"
Google wants switching between iPhone and Android to feel less painful
Google plans to terminate ChromeOS in 2034, court documents reveal
The company likely sees a desktop-focused variant of Android in its future
