Ahead of Google's mandatory developer registration for sideloaded apps, the company's getting the Play Store ready.

Android 17, aka 'Cinnamon Bun,' is on the horizon, and there's already a lot of speculation about what it includes. Here's what I want with the next OS.

Android smartphones have built-in settings called Digital Wellbeing that can help you manage your screentime. It features ...

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

Google Meet is joining Drive for Android this month in adopting more Material 3 Expressive. Like other Workspace services, the video calling app now has a search app bar.

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 ...

Stock Android, also referred to as ‘Vanilla’ Android, represents a streamlined version of the operating system crafted and envisioned by Google. It excludes any pre-installed OEM skins like Samsung's ...

Android removes the APK but keeps your data, logins, and settings. You'll still see a dimmed app icon on your home screen.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

If you own an Android phone and are looking for the best Wear OS watch to pair with it, you have plenty of options to consider. Google’s Wear OS is stronger than ever and now presents itself as a ...

Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then ...

Browser extensions have become an essential part of our online lifestyles. There are some you can’t live without. Modern desktop browsers support extensions without fuss, but it’s a different story on ...