Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested, along with advice on how to pick the best one for you.

Even if you’re a smartphone pro, there could be a lot to learn in the sections below. But if you’re new to the world of smartphones — or just the world of Android — this is the perfect place to get up ...

Did you know your Android phone is hiding a secret list of updates you've probably never checked? Here's how (and why) to use ...

Android 17 adds a timed barrier around one-time security codes delivered to a phone. Google says the operating system automatically hides those codes from most apps for three hours, reducing the ...

Android powers devices across a wide range of manufacturers, with features, updates, and security protections varying by device. Image: Generated via Google’s Nano Banana Android cheat sheet covering ...

Your Android phone could soon feel faster without any new chip or hardware upgrade. Google has introduced a new optimization technique called AutoFDO, which squeezes ...

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted ...

The privacy-focused Android system has only ever officially run on Google's own phones. Motorola's new flagship, built on a ...

Like it or not, your Android phone has an "end of life" date just like any smartphone. The day your device no longer receives major Android operating system updates and security updates is the day you ...