I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

WeChat changed everything when it proved you could cram messaging, payments, ride-hailing and food delivery into one app without users fleeing in confusion. But that was just the beginning. The super ...

Google's Play Store will now flag apps that could cause excessive battery drain, which might make you think twice before downloading them—and encourage developers to fix the problem. Google announced ...

It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery because you know you'll be out for the whole day and, somehow, your battery dies. Your smartphone doesn't always run out of charge ...

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered “Ask Play about this app” feature in the Play Store. It allows users to ask questions about apps directly within the store. Users can type custom queries or tap ...

Google has never been shy about experimenting when new tech comes along, often releasing new projects that fly under the radar for a while. Some stick around, while others quietly fade away. But every ...

The search giant has already implemented various battery optimization tools in its ecosystem over the past years. Now, it will take another step to ensure users know which apps are draining their ...

The FBI is warning Americans about the dangers of foreign-based mobile apps, specifically those from China. Credit: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The U.S. Federal Bureau of ...

You download an app, tap "allow," and move on. It feels routine. But according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that simple step may open the door to far more ...

This unconventional approach will improve your Android phone's privacy, security, and performance — and bring a big boost to your personal productivity, too. Fair warning: This column is a fair bit ...

You can't control whether the sun is shining, the rain is pouring, or the wind is howling, but these useful Android and iOS ...