Phones that shipped in 2016 onward likely shipped with Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later, which you can read about here.

Marshmallow removed adb from the /system/bin/ directory. For those wanting this functionality back, here's an installer to push static compiles of adb and fastboot to /system/xbin/, with a wrapper to ...

Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes pre-installed on this handset, and on top of it you'll find Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz UI. The Galaxy S7 is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance ...

Android's Data Restore Tool renamed to 'Android Switch' ...

Here’s how it works. There's always a lot of choice among the best Android phones. But we guarantee the devices on this list are all winners; it just depends on your preferences and budget.

Apple's iPhone 16 series is here, Google's Pixel 9 lineup is out and Samsung's Galaxy S24 series still shines bright. We reviewed and tested them all to help you find the best phone for your needs ...

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested along with how to find the right device for you. I’m one ...

The continued evolution of Android for large screens makes it a capable modern tablet OS. Here's what to look for in an Android tablet, along with our top-tested choices. I’m one of PCMag’s ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

There are some you can’t live without. Modern desktop browsers support extensions without fuss, but it’s a different story on Android. Can you use Chrome extensions on Android? Here’s ...