There are so many good Android phones to buy in early 2026 — but there are also some you should stay away from.

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

I think buying a brand-new phone is a mistake, and here's why. If you don't agree with me, try to change my mind.

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

A new leak suggests Qualcomm may split its next-gen Snapdragon 8 lineup into two tiers, potentially driving up prices for Ultra-tier devices or forcing brands to make hardware compromises.

Android is almost two decades old, but it still suffers from the same big problem. While the latest version, Android 16, is available on all supported Google Pixel phones and many of the other best ...

It won’t be the end of the world if Samsung doesn’t have built-in wireless charging magnets in the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and ...

Your Android phone is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: most people only ever use the main blade, while a dozen other specialized tools stay folded away, gathering dust. But as mobile software becomes ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...

Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.

I compared the two of the best Android camera phones right now - there's a surprise winner ...