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14 useful Google apps you should be using on Android
These easily overlooked Android apps are all made by Google — and they're all worth your while to install.
Android 12 Upgrade Report Card: What a weird year
When it comes to Android upgrades, all device-makers are definitely not equal. Time to hold the platform's most powerful players accountable.
Android tablets? Chromebook tablets? How Google thinks both can thrive
With Google renewing its focus on Android tablets, what's in the cards for the future of Chrome OS? Here, for the first time, are some inside answers.
8 hidden Pixel features for smarter calling
Let your Pixel phone make your life easier with these exceptionally effective annoyance-eliminating options.
A fascinating twist at the intersection of Android and Chrome OS
Think you've seen all there is to see with Google's Android-Chrome-OS alignment? Think again, baby.
The glorious return of the scrappy Android underdogs
The Android hardware startups are back — and you'd better believe it's worth your while to notice.
A four-part Pixel notification transformation
This quick 'n' easy enhancement will change how you interact with your Pixel's notifications — for the better.
iPhone vs. Android: How to choose the best smartphone for you
Making a logical choice between iPhone and Android smartphones requires knowing what features and specs are most important to you. Here's what you need to know to make a smart decision.
Developers push back against Apple ‘ban’ on third-party browsers
Open Web Advocacy, a UK-based group of developers, argues that by forcing browser makers to use WebKit on its mobile platform, Apple is engaged in anti-competitive practices.
14 handy hidden features in the Gmail Android app
Make the most of Google's Gmail Android app with these out-of-the-way advanced options.
Android versions: A living history from 1.0 to 13
Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2022's still-under-development Android 13 release.
10 hidden tricks for making the most of Android gestures
Get around your phone faster than ever with these easy-to-miss advanced shortcuts for Android's gesture navigation system.
A hidden gem in Gboard on Android
Tap into this step-saving slice of sorcery lurking within your Android phone's keyboard and watch your on-the-go efficiency soar.
5 easy ways to make Android more ergonomic
Give your hands a break with these simple yet supremely effective tricks for more optimal ergonomics on Android.
Pixel power! 42 advanced Assistant actions for any Pixel phone
Pixel owners, listen up: You've got exclusive access to some of Android's most advanced Assistant time-savers — but it's up to you to figure out how to use 'em.
Twitter complaint-tracking bot reveals most griped about tech products
A bot that tracked complaints on Twitter about best-selling laptops, tablets and other tech gadgets revealed the ones people most loved to hate. But an analyst says to take the results with a grain of salt.
6 secret settings for better browsing in Chrome on Android
Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app.
Fly around your phone with Android's hidden voice command center
Save yourself all sorts of valuable time by tapping into one of Android's best buried treasures.
42 ways Google Assistant can make you more efficient on Android
Google Assistant has some genuinely useful productivity tools for professionals — and it's up to you to learn how to use them.
Windows 11 and Android: Rethinking the PC-phone connection
Could the integration of Windows 11 and Android apps lead to disruption for both platforms? We may soon find out.