Google’s Next Pixel Update Safely Leaves Android Phones Behind

Google versus Samsung is becoming more of a thing. The Android-maker’s Pixel phones are first to everything, as Samsung seems ...

All the Android 17 features Google already confirmed - and 4 I'm still hoping for

ZDNET key takeaways Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026.This new release is all about adding polish.Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android ...

This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout

Intrusion Detection is expected to land with the stable version of Android 16 QPR3, which should roll out in March 2026.

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

Why your phone may be in 'SOS' mode

Many iPhone users with Verizon reported Wednesday that their phones were in "SOS mode." Here's what that means for you.