Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...

It’s the calm before the storm. Today, on New Year’s Day, we have a brief moment to pause and prepare — and set ourselves up for success. From a tech perspective, that means taking the time to clean ...

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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...