Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...

With Pixel 10, Google has kept the familiar design, while adding meaningful upgrades such as a telephoto sensor for optical ...

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play ...

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...

Samsung has remained at the forefront as a popular smartphone brand. Data measured in 2023 indicates that 1.033 billion individuals use Samsung smartphones globally. The best Samsung phones offer a ...

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

The UK government is set to test the Emergency Alert system by sending a notification to mobile phones and tablets this weekend. This marks the second nationwide test of the system, following the ...

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alert system by sending a notification to mobile phones and tablets this weekend. It marks the second time the system has been tested on a nationwide scale, ...

Log into your child’s account the same way you did yours and navigate to Settings. Click Parental controls from the left menu ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...