Google brings its hearing assistance app to older Android phones (updated)Sound Amplifier can help overcome hearing loss.By J. Fingas, 07.24.2019
Android Pie hits 10 percent adoption two months ahead of its ancestorsGoogle's efforts to improve updates have had modest success.By J. Fingas, 05.07.2019
Samsung's latest app could help curb your kid's screen addictionMarshmallow rewards kids for following usage limits they set themselves.By T. Seppala, 05.01.2017
Google Assistant comes to recent Android phonesYou won't need a Pixel (or Allo) to use Google's AI helper.By J. Fingas, 02.26.2017
BlackBerry releases its Hub+ apps on AndroidThe suite of applications is no longer exclusive to BB10 and the Priv.By M. Moon, 08.06.2016
Samsung won me with VR but is losing me with updatesI was ready to buy the Galaxy S7 Edge and Gear VR, but Android 6.0 delays turned me off.By S. Dent, 07.05.2016
Android can launch apps based on where you areNearby, a new Android feature, uses GPS and Bluetooth to open applications before you know you need them.By T. Seppala, 06.09.2016
Marshmallow is now on 10 percent of Android devicesIt's not a huge number, but it represents a milestone for Google.By J. Fingas, 06.07.2016
Samsung has a new music app for Galaxy users to testSamsung Music is in beta and available for Galaxy devices running Android Marshmallow.By T. Seppala, 03.18.2016
Lollipop becomes the most popular version of AndroidIt took a year and a half to reach this point.By J. Fingas, 03.08.2016
Pictures of Huawei's dual-camera P9 surfaceThe 5.2-inch handset's backside also sports a fingerprint reader.By T. Seppala, 03.02.2016
79 16Nextbit Robin review: This ambitious 'cloud phone' is beautiful but flawedWhat do you get when a team of Android all-stars build their dream device?By C. Velazco, 02.18.2016
LG's 'Specialist' phones each bring one high-end featureYou can probably guess what's remarkable about the X cam and X screen.By R. Lawler, 02.14.2016
Valentine's Day sale drops prices on Nexus 6P, 5XIf the Android phones weren't a good deal before, they are now at $50 off.By J. Fingas, 01.26.2016
Motorola opens up Verizon's Moto X to custom softwareA new code makes it easier to install ROMs like CyanogenMod.By S. Dent, 01.13.2016
14Huawei's flagship Mate 8 phone goes global, we go hands-onA potentially great phone with some questionable software.By C. Velazco, 01.05.2016
Google Now on Tap gives you flights and related newsFlight statuses and related stories are just a button press away on your Android phone.By J. Fingas, 12.15.2015
Google Now on Tap update helps you take Android screenshotsYou no longer have to hold an odd button combo to capture your screen on Android.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2015