The beginning of 2026 has already put at least three new Android phones in the spotlight. Two of them were present at CES 2026, the surprise BlackBerry-style Clicks Communicator and Samsung's Galaxy Z ...

Physical SIM cards have long been synonymous with phone numbers. They've changed greatly from what they once used to be — giant cards you'd have to put in after removing your phone's battery – but ...

I’ve gone hands-on with a variety of flagship Android phones in recent years, including devices from Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and vivo. However, I’ve noticed a growing trend in the last couple of ...

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One of the more interesting smartphone trends of the last year or two has been the rise of minimalist phones; phones that are designed to be less addictive than “regular” smartphones while still ...

Google announced new Android theft protection updates for Android 16, including expanded Identity Check requiring biometric verification and stronger authentication safeguards. In Brazil, new devices ...

Android battery optimization has quietly become one of the most effective ways to extend daily screen time without changing how you use your phone. Inside Settings > Battery > Battery usage, most ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables ...

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Asus has reiterated that it will “no longer” be making “new” Android smartphones with its focus shifting towards the market built up by AI. During its “2025 Year-End Gala” earlier this month, Inside ...