5 Best Uses For Your Android Phone's USB Port That Aren't Charging

From plugging in external drives to connecting an Ethernet cable for wired and reliable internet, here are some cool ways to ...

How to turn on the flashlight on your Android phone in 3 different ways

You can turn on the flashlight on most Androids by pulling down the Quick Settings menu from the top of the screen and ...
Mashable

Google expands 'Help me' photo editing tech to more Android phones

Google announced Tuesday that all Android users can now use Gemini AI for "conversational photo editing" — a perk that was previously exclusive to the Pixel 10, which launched in August. The tool is ...
Android Authority

Next-gen is now as first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones launch

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. These are the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones, while also offering gigantic batteries. The Pro phones also have secondary ...
Android

Motorola Edge 70 Promo Image Confirms a Design Twist

The Motorola Edge 70 has surfaced in a new official promo image, revealing a design that differs from earlier leaks. The phone is shown with a flat display and sides, chamfered edges for comfort, and ...
Android

Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10

Main camera 48MP (1/1.28 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF) 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) Ultra-wide camera 48MP (f/2.2 aperture, ...
CNET

The Easiest Ways to Make Your Slow Android Phone Feel New Again

One of the best parts of Android is how much you can customize the entire look of your phone. From installing app icon packs to completely replacing the launcher your phone uses, there are plenty of ...
CNET

You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how ...

Your Older Android Phone Feels Too Slow? This Hidden Setting Can Change Everything

Changing the animation speed and scale to 0.5x via the Developer options menu on your Android phone can make the device feel ...

Every Android phone should steal this One UI trick

One UI is no different. Samsung deserves credit for cramming so many unique features into its Android skin that you still won ...
The New York Times

How to Use Your Phone to Make Life Better

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Haley Jo Lewis Haley Jo Lewis was a newsletters editor. She has contributed to ...

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly increase the battery life

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...