Some Android features feel second nature to us, but not to our parents. Here are a bunch that my folks found useful.

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

An unlocked phone is the key to getting service from an alternative carrier. Here's how to check if a phone is unlocked.

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

The Google Pixel 10 Pro was made official on August 20 and was launched on August 28, and you can pick it up unlocked or locked to a specific carrier.

Dropping your phone is almost a rite of passage. One slip from your pocket, and suddenly you’re staring at a spiderweb of cracks—or worse, a completely black ...

The 'N' icon in the notification tray indicates that NFC is enabled on your phone. Head to the Settings app or the quick ...

2026 Android flagships must do better in this regard, supporting at least 50W or higher wired charging speeds with a standard ...

On Wednesday, at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its newest mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This chipset features upgrades to the CPU and GPU to power better ...

On Wednesday, at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, the company unveiled its newest mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This chipset features upgrades to the CPU and GPU to power better ...

Generally, phones under $500 are considered budget-friendly. You can find decent options even under $300 or $200, but the ...