The PromptSpy Android malware, created by Chinese developers, uses Gemini AI at runtime to achieve persistence on devices.

In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes. It was initially restricted to Pixel 10 phones, but the company is now ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what ...

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You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

Explore top Android phones designed for former iPhone users, offering a seamless switch experience, familiar features, and the best iPhone alternatives of 2026. Pixabay, krapalm As the smartphone ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

A new open-source app called LibrePods aims to make the AirPods experience on Android nearly as good as on an iPhone. Currently, Androids do not officially support AirPods. You can technically pair ...

Spend a few minutes browsing Amazon, Best Buy, Verizon, or T-Mobile, and you'll find a host of Android phone options ranging from expensive to pretty darn cheap. You can also find generic Android ...

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...