I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

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In 2025, Android apps are transforming the way you interact with your devices, offering smarter, more personalized, and highly efficient tools. This curated list highlights ten exceptional apps that ...

After debuting on Pixel in October, OnePlus has been one of the quickest Android brands to roll out Android 15 to its devices. Here’s the full list of what’s available, and what’s still in store. What ...

Android 15 is here. Let's talk about it. The latest build of Google's mobile operating system is finally upon us as of this week, and that means you're probably wondering what exactly it does. The ...