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Motorola isn’t a reputable brand when it comes to software updates, but it was able to release the Android 16 update well ahead of many major brands, including Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi. The stable ...

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 ...

Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and ...

Up until now, Google’s Android operating system has been limited to smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and smartwatches/wearables (as Wear OS). There’s also Android Auto, which is used in car ...

Google has revealed an AI-powered editing tool for Google Photos. You describe your desired edits with voice or text. The tool was previously exclusive to the Pixel ...

If you rely on an older Android device, whether it's a phone, tablet or car infotainment unit, you may soon lose access to all the new Waze features. Waze's latest beta, version 5.9.90 and higher, now ...

Your phone buzzes — it's extended family you haven't talked to in a while, or maybe it's your boss with an important update. Whatever the case, you want to record the conversation so you can listen ...

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 ...

Motorola has begun rolling out the stable Android 16 update to the Edge 60 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion phones. The update is currently available in select regions and brings new customization features, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform ...

The next generation of Arm's CPUs, used in phones from Samsung and others, feature higher AI performance than last year's. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the ...