Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

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I'm worried for Samsung and Google when cheap Android phones like this exist

I tested a $499 Android phone that beats Samsung and Google in meaningful ways ...

The secret Android setting that makes me feel like I just bought a new phone

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You won’t need to repeat Android’s sideload bypass when upgrading your phone

Android won't make you repeat its 24-hour waiting period to enable sideloading when moving to a new phone, according to a new FAQ video.

Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

Android 16 brings an amazing Desktop Mode, but it ultimately shows why we still can’t replace dedicated computers. Using a phone as a PC is tempting because of portability. I pictured myself entering ...

Android 17 could make your phone's best camera features work in every app

Android 17 now supports vendor-defined camera extensions, allowing phone makers to share custom camera features with all ...

ADB is the last line of defense for a free and open Android

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

5 Android Phones Thinner Than The iPhone Air

Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air instantly made headlines after its launch, but there are numerous Android phones that are much ...