I've personally been using Android phones since 2012, when I picked up what was both my first Android phone and first (and not my last) 3D phone. Since then, I've used and tested Android phones ...

Android 15 is out for Pixel devices and it brings a bunch of new features, improvements, and changes. Notable features include Private Space, App Archiving, and App Pairs. It also includes minor ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

Have you ever wished your Android phone or tablet could replace your entire computer? That’s now possible — you can install a Linux or Ubuntu desktop environment on virtually any modern ...

The best Android launchers are the ideal tools for personalizing and customizing your Android experience. User choice has long been one of the best things about the Android ecosystem, and ...

As of the launch of the Galaxy S24 lineup Samsung is promising seven years of Android upgrades, matching Google’s seven years of updates for its Pixel 8 phones. This baseline continued with the ...

It's more important now than ever to make sure you're using the best Android antivirus apps to protect yourself from hackers trying to get their hands on your data. \from banking to shopping ...

The best Android tablets can do it all. They pack enough power to run apps and games with minimal or no slowdown. They're also energy-efficient enough to last long on a single charge. And when ...

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources ...

Android was designed and built by Google in 2008. The operating system is written mainly in Java, with core components in C and C++. It is built on top of the Linux kernel, giving it incorporated ...