Keep studying
Keep up with class with the best Android tablets for students
Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but we have found the best Android tablets to help get you through the semester or the whole year.
Android
So far away
Device makers need better audio hardware in Android 12 for certification
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Some changes to the Android Compatibility Definitions point to making sure the audio hardware responds quickly when it needs to be quick.
Have some fun
These are the very best Android games you should be playing
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We're rounding up the best games, free and premium, you should be playing today.
Something that works
Since it's back to school time, maybe it's time to get your kid a phone
Your kids have reached a point where they aren't right beside you at all times. For some, that means it's time to make sure they have a phone, and these are the phones you should consider.
Quince tart?
Android Q would have been 'Queen Cake' publicly
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Seems that Google had a name for Android Q in mind all along had they decided to keep the tasty treats going.
Parental controls
6 ways to control your child's screen time
Use one of these tested apps to control what your child is accessing and how much time they are spending on their cell phone.
Working smarter
12 must have apps for college students
College is tough and there's nothing wrong with leaning on these apps for some help.
Turn it up
Android is adding new features for truly wireless headphones with Fast Pair
Truly wireless headphones will soon get some new features via Fast Pair including more detailed battery information and support for Find My Device.
Thinking aloud
Making the case for a Microsoft Surface Phone that runs Android
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Is a Surface Phone that runs Android really plausible? What would be the benefits? Let's explore.
Opportunity cost
Why do new phones ship with older versions of Android?
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New phones shipping with outdated software isn't too surprising. The reasons? Release cycles, and Benjamin Franklin.
Regrets? I've had a few...
Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the company's failure in the mobile space his "greatest mistake ever." Gates said the space "was a natural thing for Microsoft to win" and regrets ceding the non-Apple portion of the mobile market to Android.
Celebrate with Android
Show your pride with the best Android-themed pride shirts
It’s June, which means it’s time for the Pride celebrations to commence, including the multitude of parades, parties, and more. These shirts will show off your support of the Pride community, along with your love for Google and Android.
Services, services, services!
How valuable is Android without Google?
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Would you buy any product that limited your access to Google's services?
Start your engines!
These are the best racing games for Android!
Unleash your need for speed with these great racing games for Android! We've updated our list with the latest and greatest games, including Asphalt 9: Legends!
Get your game on
The best action-packed games for Android!
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We've completely revamped our list with some of the latest and greatest action-packed games for Android, along with some old classics that still hold up. It's time to find your new favorite game!
Where are my files?
Google pushes Android Q's controversial Scoped Storage enforcement to 2020
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The new Scoped Storage feature from Android Q that restricts access to storage is being pushed back to Android R.
A really smart speaker
How to use an Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker with your Android phone
The Amazon Echo can function as a Bluetooth speaker as well as a smart assistant, truly making it a jack of many trades device. Here's how to use your Echo device as a Bluetooth speaker with your Android phone.
the best
The Xperia 1 is the best phone for shooting video
If video recording is your thing, then look no further than the Sony Xperia 1 — it offers a large screen, three great cameras, and extremely robust manual video controls.
Beautiful Windows
How to make your Android phone look like a Windows phone
Windows 10 Mobile may be dead but you can still make your Android phone look like a Windows device.
A mistake?
Microsoft reveals Xbox Live for Android
As part of its GDC 2019 announcements, Microsoft revealed a range of new tools for developers, including Xbox Live features for games on Android and iOS.