Android
The latest Android news, smartphone reviews, and tips all in one convenient location. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything Android, from Samsung Galaxy phones to apps. We’ll take you through everything you need to know about the most popular operating system on the market and beyond. Continue on to dive deeper into the world of Android OS, with full-length reviews, suggestions, and our top picks for anyone who has chosen to stray from the path of iOS.
Explore More
Android 16 will make your phone’s lock screen more powerful this summer
Android 16 will get lock screen widgets in its first quarterly update expected in September this year.
I love the Clicks iPhone keyboard, and it’s now coming to Android
Rejoice!! The best iPhone accessory has announced it's coming to Android. You can now buy Clicks for Android for these best phones, here's why I'm so excited!
Google Pixel 9a price leak is a welcome surprise after the iPhone 16e
There's a pleasant surprise about the Google Pixel 9a as it relates to pricing.
How good is the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s new ultra-wide camera? I tested it to find out
The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with an upgraded 50 MP ultra-wide camera, but is it a big upgrade? How does it compare to the competition? I tested it to find out.
Pixel 9a leaks keep coming, as plastic-backed phone caught on video
There's good news and bad news about the Google Pixel 9a. Take a look.
From Our Partners
In partnership with Surfshark
In partnership with MSI
In partnership with TORRAS
In partnership with Beatbot
The Pixel 9a just leaked again as part of a Galaxy S25 edge leak
Another day, another Pixel 9a leak — this time in the background of a video leaking Samsung Galaxy Edge information.
Bored? Two classic BioWare RPGs are free on Android for a limited time
You can download both Star Wars: Knights of the Republic and its sequel for free on the Epic Games Store mobile app until March 20.
Apple iPhone 16e vs. Google Pixel 8a: A new budget contender enters the ring
Apple's iPhone SE successor arrives and joins the iPhone 16 family. Does it have what it takes to compete with other budget models in its class?
The Pixel 10’s model number might have just leaked
The apparent model numbers for the Pixel 10 series have leaked, indicating the phones are nearing production.
With this new Android 16 feature, you’re one click away from enhanced protection
An advanced security system is set to arrive on Android 16. Here's what is known so far.
Google is testing shortcut for the upcoming ‘AI Mode’ for search on mobile
Google is seen testing a dedicated button for the upcoming AI mode on Android and iOS apps, which could replace AI overviews.
Google Pixel phone’s Emergency SOS sent a person’s nudes to friends
The emergency assistance system on Pixel phones can also record videos and share it with your friends and family members. You can choose to disable it, though.
Chrome tab groups now allow mobile-desktop sync, and it’s utter chaos
Do I want to see my mobile tab groups on PC? Yes, but only the work stuff. My Reddit memes on desktop? Oh, heck no. It also acts very weird, as per irked users.
Android 16’s latest beta promises deeper mobile photography controls
With Android 16 Beta 2, Google is upgrading the camera app framework with a hybrid exposure system, and granular controls for color temperature and tint levels.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $100 today
Right now, when you purchase the Google Pixel Buds Pro through Woot, you’ll only end up paying $100.
A native Android Apple TV app is now in the Google Play store
After originally being released five years ago, a full-functioning Apple TV app has come to Android devices.
Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom the best? I tested it and it’s close
Does the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera with its 100x space zoom have the best zoom on a smartphone in the US? I tested it and it's very close, here's what I found!
Affordable phone with no camera bump? This could be it
It has been a busy week for news regarding the Google Pixel 9a. More information about its design surfaced just days after the likely colors for the new budget phone leaked. In exclusive news, has released official renders of the new phone, which is expected to be announced on Wednesday, February 17 in just one […]
I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro cameras, it’s no contest
The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro both cost $1,000 but they have very different camera performance. I tested both and discovered that the winner is clear.
We just got our first look at the official Pixel 9a colors
The official cases for the Pixel 9a have leaked, giving us our first concrete look at the handset's possible colors.
These dedicated Google Assistant car mics might be on the way out
Code found in the latest beta version of the Google app suggests third-party Google Assistant accessories might be shutting down.
You can officially download the TikTok app again on Android phones
TikTok is still absent from the Google Play Store. But the company is now letting users download the app officially on their Android phones.
Tired of the same keyboard shortcuts? Android 16 could let you remap them
The latest Android 16 beta suggests a full keyboard remapping feature could be on the way in the final release of the operating system.
