Long-term support is important for smartphones. Security updates are particularly necessary to keep your data from falling into the wrong hands, so they tend to be available for a long time. But ...

How long can you last with your smartphone? It's never been quite that easy, but if you've managed to outlast your carrier's payment plan, your manufacturer's last security patch, and all the chances ...

In a world where everyone’s a content creator, and attention spans are shorter than ever, striking visuals are no longer a luxury – they’re a necessity. Whether you’re a budding YouTuber, a TikTok ...

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You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today.

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If you care at all about the quality and security of your Android experience, it's time to say goodbye Moto once and for all. Over the past decade, there’s something I’ve hinted at, mentioned in ...

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WhatsApp will stop supporting Android 5 devices in September 2026, requiring users to upgrade to Android 6 or newer. Android phones have long shelf lives, especially ...

My colleague Adamya recently shared her first impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a, and spoiler alert, it’s a really good phone. With its unique design, simple (but useful) Glyph Bar, and decent ...

Android 17, the next major version of Google's mobile operating system, is currently undergoing beta testing and is expected to be released to the general public in June 2026. Naturally, Google's ...