Your phone can now run original Xbox games, but don’t expect Halo at 60 FPS

Developers have brought the Xemu original Xbox emulator to Android devices, allowing users to experiment with games, though ...
Engadget

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting ...

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...
Ars Technica

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

You might have noticed some reporting a few days ago that Android 17 was rolling out in beta form, but that didn’t happen. For reasons Google still has not explained, the release was canceled. Two ...
Hackaday

Neither Android Nor IOS: DIY Smartphone Runs On ESP32!

You may or may not be reading this on a smartphone, but odds are that even if you aren’t, you own one. Well, possess one, ...
Android Authority

Cinnamon Bun is baking: Google confirms Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon

Google says Android 17 Beta 1 will arrive soon, following the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch. Devices still enrolled in the Android Beta Program will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1.
Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
Android Police

First Android 17 Beta arrives soon for Pixel phones

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Android Authority

Android 17 Beta 1 finally starts rolling out following a two-day delay

Android 17 Beta 1 has started rolling out after a short delay. The beta was supposed to start on Wednesday, February 11. We still don’t know the reason for the beta’s delay. Android 17 Beta 1 was all ...
ZDNet

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...