You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

A vulnerability in some MediaTek-powered phones could allow attackers to extract encrypted data, including wallet seed phrases, using only a USB connection.

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk Your email has been sent If you’re using an older Android phone, Google has a message you probably don’t want to hear. More than 40% of ...

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Apple launched the $999 iPhone X in 2017, and the company has been selling its Pro-series of iPhones around the same price since. A fully decked out iPhone 17 Pro Max with 2TB of storage will cost you ...

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An unusual event that happened in London last year helps explain why iPhones are more expensive than Android phones and why Apple sells more iPhones than any Android vendor. Smartphone thieves ...

NexPhone, built by the people behind NexDock, is pitching an Android phone with Linux that can also switch into a Windows 11 setup when you need desktop apps. Use it as a normal phone, then plug it ...

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Asus has seemingly confirmed that it is mostly done with Android phones, with no plans to release new devices in the Zenfone or ROG lineups in 2026. In 2025, Asus only announced two smartphones, the ...