Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

SIMs offer faster activation, better security, and easy travel SIMs, but drawbacks include harder transfers, carrier limits, ...

A switch from an Apple iPhone to an Android one may sound scary, but a few essential steps can make the move easier to do.

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

Google wanted to remove Assistant from most Android phones by the end of 2025 and replace it with Gemini. But now the company has announced that it needs a bit more time to make its AI assistant the ...

A new Counterpoint Research report predicts that smartphone prices will rise in 2026, with average selling prices increasing by as much as 6.9% as memory costs surge. The same report points to ...

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 with the December 2025 security patch for a wide range of Pixel phones and tablets, ahead of a planned stable release in March 2026. The beta introduces ...

Use a SIM ejector tool or paperclip to gently remove the SIM tray. Take out the SIM card and inspect it for damage, such as ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...

Android’s 2026 lineup is set to push mobile technology forward with faster chipsets, smarter AI features, and displays tuned for immersive entertainment. Whether you use your phone for productivity, ...