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The ambitious Android tablet option Google tossed away
This wild Android tablet concept could have completely changed the way we interact with our devices. Ready to pop the red pill?
India eyes home-grown OS to compete with Android, iOS
India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology wants private tech firms and academic institutions to work together on an Indian mobile OS that could compete with Android and iOS.
Apple: iOS 15 now installed on more than 60% of all iPhones
Apple's newest mobile OS has seen significant uptake over the past four months, but it's not even close to leading past versions of iOS in terms of having the fastest adoption rate. Meanwhile, iPadOS 15 is proving popular, too.
Android's forgotten shortcut superpowers
These out-of-sight Android shortcuts can make you meaningfully more efficient — if you (a) figure out how to tap into their full potential and (b) remember to use 'em.
24 advanced tips for Android 12
Make the most of Google's Android 12 software with these expert-approved steps and adjustments.
The cold, bitter truth about the Android-iOS messaging mess
Google's getting all worked over the way Apple handles messages from Android users, but the reality of the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems.
7 smart steps to get your Android phone in tip-top shape for 2022
These simple bits of maintenance will clean up your Android companion and give you a maximally efficient foundation for the new year.
26 time-saving tips for the Chrome Android browser
Become a mobile browsing pro with these advanced tips for Google's Chrome Android browser.
Tips for new tech devices
Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.
Privacy-centric DuckDuckGo to release Mac desktop browser
DuckDuckGo said its new desktop browser app will act much like its mobile app, allowing users to perform internet searches without tracking or installing cookies on Apple devices. The company claimed the browser is cleaner, more...
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The best Android apps for business in 2022
Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
The top Chrome OS tips of 2021
Calling all Chromebook owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you.
12 Android tips you shouldn't miss from 2021
Make the most of the upcoming holiday break with these standout tips for your favorite Android phone.
The smart way to switch to a new Android phone
Here's how to transfer data, apps, contacts, and more from your old Android phone to a new one, along with tips for a smooth transition.
Android security checkup: 16 steps to a safer phone
Android security doesn't have to be a source of stress. These level-headed steps are all you need to keep the boogeyman at bay.
6 easy fixes for Android 12 annoyances
Blast away Android 12's most bothersome buzzkills with these super-simple 60-second solutions.
The Pixel-exclusive rebirth of a beloved Android feature
One of Google's greatest Android concepts is making an overdue comeback — but this time, only Pixel owners will benefit from its presence.
13 hidden Pixel phone superpowers
Power up your Pixel experience with these productivity-boosting Android extras.
The Android 12 Quick Settings trick you've been missing
Got Android 12? This simple but supremely effective hack will have you jumping for joy in no time.
