Android

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the Android ecosystem. From the newest smartphone releases and app updates to in-depth comparisons of Android devices from top brands like Samsung, Google, and OnePlus, this is your go-to resource for all things Android. Explore the latest features, software updates, and tips to enhance your Android experience and stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of mobile technology.

Table of Contents

A Google Pixel 9a during the Pixel Content Capture event
Google’s ‘Project Toscana’ could bring Face ID to Pixel phones
google pixel 10a phone in blue
Hands-on with Google Pixel 10a: A budget phone with a completely flat backside
Four Google Pixel 10 Pro phones lined up in a row
Android 17 Beta 1 arrives for Pixel: How to download it
iOS update on iPhone
Apple releases iOS 26.3: New wallpapers, Transfer to Android
Google Pixel 10a rear camera bump
Google reveals Pixel 10a with one subtle change
Nothing Phone 3 from behind
Leaks suggest Nothing Phone 4a is coming very soon

Android

samsung galaxy xr headset on a pedestal
Samsung Galaxy XR review: A great Vision Pro alternative, but for whom?
iOS 26 bug is turning Android photos red in iPhone camera app
Google is bringing Gemini live translation to your headphones (unless you're using an iPhone, of course)
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet is back down to a record low price of under $240
Android now lets you share live video on emergency calls
A Samsung Galaxy S11 Ultra tablet on top of its box Just got a new Android tablet? Here's how to set it up.
Solver at CES 2026 CES 2026: Solver adds configurable haptic buttons to your smartphone
Nano Banana logo on smartphone screen Google Messages made some aesthetic changes to Nano Banana
iOS 26 beta download page on an iPhone screen iOS 26.3 beta arrives: How to download it and 3 new features to try
Android logo on a smartphone screen Android 16 QPR3 will tell you when an app is using your location

Reviews

OnePlus 15 against blue background Review: I'd take the new OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
two pixel 10 pro fold smartphones, one folded, one unfolded Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: I think Samsung takes this round
Google Pixel 10 in man's hand Google Pixel 10 review: New AI features don't quite make up for mostly iterative improvements
Google Pixel 9a against colorful background Google Pixel 9a review: This is the budget smartphone to beat in 2025
Mashable's Alex Perry using the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE I played AAA games on a 'gaming Chromebook' with GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass — which one is better?
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: The 'Google phone' that makes convenience fun
OnePlus 8T review: When middle of the road is more than enough OnePlus 8T review: When middle of the road is more than enough
Hands-on with the OnePlus 8 Pro: Wireless charging, 5G, and a stunning 120Hz display Hands-on with the OnePlus 8 Pro: Wireless charging, 5G, and a stunning 120Hz display
My gym closed, so I let this smart kettlebell kick my ass My gym closed, so I let this smart kettlebell kick my ass
Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL review: The best smartphone value of 2019 (so far) Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL review: The best smartphone value of 2019 (so far)

Deals

OtterBox accessories with teal background Target Circle members can score 50% off OtterBox accessories today only
A vibrant, stylized image promoting Cyber Monday sales. It features two Samsung products: the Samsung "The Frame" QLED TV displaying a painting, and the Samsung Odyssey G4 Gaming Monitor (27-inch, 240Hz, 1ms) displaying a glowing green game environment. The best Cyber Monday Samsung deals: Lowest-ever prices on The Frame, Galaxy Watch 8, and gaming monitors
A vibrant, stylized image promoting Cyber Monday sales. It features two Samsung products: the Samsung "The Frame" QLED TV displaying a painting, and the Samsung Odyssey G4 Gaming Monitor (27-inch, 240Hz, 1ms) displaying a glowing green game environment. Samsung is the exception to the Cyber Monday rule. Lowest prices ever on The Frame, Galaxy Watch 8, gaming monitors.
Samsung The Frame Pro, Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy S25 Ultra with purple background The best Black Friday Samsung deals still live: The Frame TV, Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more
Samsung The Frame Pro, Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy S25 Ultra with purple background The best Black Friday Samsung deals: The Frame TV, Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more
Samsung The Frame Pro, Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy S25 Ultra with purple background The best early Black Friday Samsung deals: The Frame TV, Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more
platinum silver samsung galaxy s10 plus tablet and pen against a pink and black striped background The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet has dropped to its lowest-ever price
Samsung Galaxy phones with purple and orange background Samsung Galaxy phones are at record-low prices on Cyber Monday
Samsung Galaxy phones with purple and orange background Samsung Galaxy phones are still at record-low prices before Cyber Monday
Samsung Galaxy phones with purple and orange background Samsung Galaxy phones are still at record-low prices for Black Friday

News

Android logo in front of Apple logo Switching between Android and iOS is about to get easier
Android logo on rainy wall New Android malware threat can wipe your bank account
android 16 illustrated on a phone Android 16 QPR2 arrives: 3 new features to check out
group of young people on their phones getting ai notifications Everything new in the December Android 16 update: Emoji kitchen, AI notifications, parental controls
Google Pixel 10 camera bar New Google Pixel feature could let your employer see your messages
A logo at the entrance to the Google Inc. Android stand on the opening day of the MWC Barcelona What is Aluminium OS? What we know about Google's Android for PC plans.
Google logo on phone with nano banana text How Nano Banana changes Google Messages
John Marston aiming a gun in Red Dead Redemption 'Red Dead Redemption' comes to PS5, Xbox, iOS, and Android: How to get it
Android logo November Android 16 update and Pixel Feature Drop: Everything new, how to get it
Google logo Google issues security alert about malicious VPNs stealing user data

More Android

Google Play will warn Android users about apps that drain your battery
By Matt Binder
Google Play store logo next to Google logo
I love my iPad but this Lenovo gaming tablet could convert me to Android
By Samantha Mangino
A Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3
I’m an Android user testing the AirPods Pro 3 — and I’ve got opinions
By Alex Bracetti
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 in their case, sitting on a table next to a Google phone
Possible OnePlus 15 price and specs leak ahead of impending launch
By Alex Perry
OnePlus logo on smartphone screen
New 'Pixnapping' attack lets hackers steal Android chats, 2FA codes in seconds
By Matt Binder
Android logo on Android device
4 new features coming to Samsung One UI 8.5
By Alex Perry
Samsung logo in white text against black background
Older Z Flip cover screens just got a massive upgrade
By Chance Townsend
A Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphone on display at the company's headquarters
8 good reasons to switch from iPhone to Android
By Joe Hindy
samsung phones on display
Google and Qualcomm execs confirm Android for PC is coming: 'I've seen it, it is incredible'
By Alex Perry
Android logo with smartphone in person's hand next to it
Google expands 'Help me' photo editing tech to more Android phones
By Chance Townsend
Gemini conversational photo editing on android device
Samsung announces the budget-friendly Galaxy S25 FE: See the best offers
By Alex Perry
Four Samsung Galaxy S25 FE phones lined up horizontally in different colors
Google is shutting down Android sideloading in the name of security
By Alex Perry
Google logo on phone screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
By Alex Perry
Z Fold 7 in tent-like format
7 rumored iPhone 17 features Android already has
By Joe Hindy
concept art of iPhone 17
Trump Mobile shares T1 model, but something doesn't look right
By Alex Perry
President Donald Trump
Android rolls out support for deleting sent text messages
By Alex Perry
Android logo on smartphone screen
How to watch the Made by Google event and Pixel 10 launch on Aug. 20
By Christianna Silva
pixel 9 fold at made by google event in 2024
Messages between Android, iPhones could get end-to-end encryption soon
By Chance Townsend
the iOS 26 Beta update screen is displayed on an iPhone, showing a download size of 9.75 GB
A new Pixel 10 leak reveals so many colors (and more)
By Cecily Mauran
Different versions of the Pixel 9 phone lineup on display
What is reverse charging? Let me show you how to do it, and why it’s so clutch.
By Alex Bracetti
A phone and Bose headphones using reverse charging via a USB-C cable, on a yellow background
A key YouTube feature broke for Android users
By Alex Perry
YouTube logo on phone screen
Google earthquake detector failed to alert millions in 2023 Turkey earthquake
By Cecily Mauran
seismometer showing an earthquake
3 new Android 16 features to try thanks to Android Canary
By Alex Perry
Android 16 logo on phone screen
Pixel owners report Android 16 lock screen issues
By Tim Marcin
googe pixel phone on a desk
Nothing Phone (3) announced. See specs, price, preorder details
By Alex Perry
Nothing Phone 3 on table
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