Google has rolled out its April 2026 software update for all supported Pixel devices. Learn what bugs are fixed, which ...

Modern technology builds on abstractions. Most application programmers today don’t know what a non-maskable interrupt is, nor should they have to. Even fewer understand register coloring or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard port found on many devices. Most phones, including iPhones, come with USB-C starting with the iPhone ...

The security problem starts with how cellular modems are built. A phone's baseband is effectively its own operating system, ...

For years, installing third-party apps on Android has been straightforward for users willing to go outside Google’s Play ...

Google brought a native USB webcam mode to Pixel phones back with Android 14 QPR1. Now Samsung supports the same webcam functionality with the Galaxy S26 series. It’s unclear yet if Samsung will ...

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The Google USB-C charger isn't an essential piece of hardware by any means. But if you've had trouble reaching the best charging speeds with your current charger when connected to Pixel devices, it ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...

Steve is a Senior Writer at AP, where he covers over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...