<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Android ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android Wed, 06 May 2026 22:20:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ North Korean hackers target gamers with trojanized platform - here's what to look out for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/north-korean-hackers-target-gamers-with-trojanized-platform-heres-what-to-look-out-for H4d5VL85gNfqkdKWGBice9 Wed, 06 May 2026 22:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google will now pay up to $1.5 million for finding Android and Chrome security bugs, says it has 'greatly appreciated collaborating with the researcher community' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/google-will-now-pay-up-to-usd1-5-million-for-finding-android-and-chrome-security-bugs-says-it-has-greatly-appreciated-collaborating-with-the-researcher-community REohMZ9FsWKkbmrcdRfach Wed, 06 May 2026 15:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Android 17 features that could be announced at Google's pre-I/O Android reveal — including Motion Assist and app locking ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/5-android-17-features-that-could-be-announced-at-googles-pre-i-o-android-reveal-including-motion-assist-and-app-locking dyv4vyGvJXDSLJF8jPECKW Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:21:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ubisoft teams up with Backbone to offer The Division Resurgence players exclusive in-game rewards — here's how you can claim yours ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ubisoft-teams-up-with-backbone-to-offer-the-division-resurgence-players-exclusive-in-game-rewards-heres-how-you-can-claim-yours rZutQDTeKY4YRJkSEcgN7T Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:28 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteelSeries' new Arctis Nova Omni headset has finally displaced the Nova Pro Wireless as my favorite model from the brand ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steelseries-new-arctis-nova-omni-headset-has-finally-displaced-the-nova-pro-wireless-as-my-favorite-model-from-the-brand Pzs96CjHHqEjdJSDE92akG Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a Google Maps power user — here are 10 tips and features I can't live without ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/im-a-google-maps-power-user-here-are-10-tips-and-features-i-cant-live-without jGfivyrStnjzHV7xkQKvNT Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ OnePlus is reportedly merging with Realme and 'evaluating' its future — but I'm convinced that this is fantastic news for Android fans ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/oneplus-phones/oneplus-is-reportedly-merging-with-realme-and-evaluating-its-future-but-im-convinced-that-this-is-fantastic-news-for-android-fans fvLi5CPk2vxAheLJqtnPXK Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Free-to-play mobile game The Division Resurgence is launching on PC in August as Ubisoft shares new roadmap details, but you can play it right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/free-to-play-mobile-game-the-division-resurgence-is-launching-on-pc-in-august-as-ubisoft-shares-new-roadmap-details-but-you-can-play-it-right-now uF3A2iEYY6phtDevM7nQj7 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:44:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best YouTube Premium features is finally coming to non-paying users ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/one-of-the-best-youtube-premium-features-is-finally-coming-to-non-paying-users ATsepoopbx4Bv9ptjj5VTn Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:31 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 05:22:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Google’s new AI wardrobe feature with Motorola’s Razr — and it turns your photos into a surprisingly useful digital closet full of outfits ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/i-tried-googles-new-ai-wardrobe-feature-with-motorolas-razr-and-it-turns-your-photos-into-a-surprisingly-useful-digital-closet-full-of-outfits ondK7Lv9TGc7DoskBZwhAk Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with the Motorola Razr Fold, and it feels like Moto's excellent flip phone formula finally scaled up ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/i-went-hands-on-with-the-motorola-razr-fold-and-it-feels-like-motos-flip-phone-lessons-finally-scaled-up ddSnNTfM9KbLSojQd7zsN4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:32:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026, and it makes every other flip phone feel boring by comparison ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/motorola-phones/i-tried-motorolas-razr-ultra-2026-and-it-makes-every-other-flip-phone-feel-boring-by-comparison QQVbixcZaEGJF3urGqk894 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ A GTA 6 competitor just launched with customizable cars and a wanted level system — it's even free on PS5 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mobile-gaming/a-gta-6-competitor-just-launched-with-customizable-cars-and-a-wanted-level-system-its-even-free-on-ps5 vijX8x6FcqAJVMcr7wjSNh Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Your phone is about to stop being yours': anger brewing among Android fans as major Google app change draws near ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/your-phone-is-about-to-stop-being-yours-anger-brewing-among-android-fans-as-major-google-app-change-draws-near QuU4xHhN9wkPNsvxUJxcTB Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:53:20 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:34:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This updated open-source app makes it easier to use your AirPods with Android — just in time for the rumored AirPods Ultra ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/this-updated-open-source-app-makes-it-easier-to-use-your-airpods-with-android-just-in-time-for-the-rumored-airpods-ultra JTS7d5AhTe45cJ4TTNRGD4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone loyalty just hit a new high with only 3.6% of iOS users thinking of switching — but here's why I'm never ditching Android ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone-loyalty-just-hit-a-new-high-with-only-3-6-percent-of-ios-users-thinking-of-switching-but-heres-why-im-never-ditching-android Sv4nhVvon4ssNudJnj5nd3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the best Xiaomi phone yet and one of the best camera phones I've ever tested ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-17-ultra-review AisiWswBZBXX2DCxyiPxrm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:13:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major Russian Android apps know who's using a VPN, digital rights group warns ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/major-russian-android-apps-know-whos-using-a-vpn-digital-rights-group-warns ogCbVrM6qrWQoKS7khtUMb Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:17:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy A57 review: a competent all-rounder that lacks wow factor ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-a57-review dJo2JLghWMBw3yHgz582Zi Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:26:47 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fairphone CEO says there is ‘no financial excuse’ for smartphone manufacturers to pay their workers less than a living wage, as the sustainable electronics manufacturer shares its 2025 Impact Report ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/fairphone-ceo-says-there-is-no-financial-excuse-for-smartphone-manufacturers-to-pay-their-workers-less-than-a-living-wage-as-the-sustainable-electronics-manufacturer-shares-its-2025-impact-report 7xwXiAGKSi5YkXZoQK5r8F Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The best I've ever tested’ — the Oppo Find X9 Ultra takes smartphone photography to new heights ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra-review EXbNP9LCWJCLrvkbchjCxG Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:58:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit Air: The latest Whoop rival rumors say that's the name of the mystery Fitbit — and your Fitbit Premium subscription could also change ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/fitbit-air-the-latest-whoop-rival-rumors-say-thats-the-name-of-the-mystery-fitbit-and-your-fitbit-premium-subscription-could-also-change jkLDRTKse3Xb3TboDVuNG8 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry Apple, the iPhone 17e is slick but the OnePlus 15R is a bigger bargain ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/oneplus-phones/sorry-apple-the-iphone-17e-is-slick-but-the-oneplus-15r-is-a-bigger-bargain 9U3ZtqAFz4x7eAYYhCwcbR Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is a well-designed foldable that still feels too expensive for what it is ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/review-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe ia4szMTpRWA4jm7SYvLiPX Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:56:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Pixel voicemail finally lets you record custom greetings in a new beta ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-voicemail-finally-lets-you-record-custom-greetings-in-a-new-beta hHTm5xZNpq5fW7oYHbprAj Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:41:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tap to Share will soon bring some AirDrop-like features to Android, and it’s just been shown off ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/tap-to-share-will-soon-bring-some-airdrop-like-features-to-android-and-its-just-been-shown-off zsoWUSYgh6RMforfVYSto4 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:16:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft warns worrying security flaw exposed over 50 million Android users, says 'user credentials and financial data were exposed to risk' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-warns-worrying-security-flaw-exposed-over-50-million-android-users-says-user-credentials-and-financial-data-were-exposed-to-risk eiCuWmXWfbsTbumBQb6or7 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a week testing the Xiaomi 17, and it outmuscles the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26 in several key areas ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-17-review 2CMpbwM4tN4HyHVB4re4wi Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:38:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new Google Pixel update has landed — complete with a fix for an annoying game-crashing bug ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/a-new-google-pixel-update-has-landed-complete-with-a-fix-for-an-annoying-game-crashing-bug UXfUTLgzAJGciWENgoo9PT Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:09:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent months with Honor Magic 8 Pro, and it's one of the best all-round flagships on the market ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/honor-phones/honor-magic-8-pro-review FHBA9CxuqjUpkimYP7nrxL Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:36:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The longest-lasting phone I've ever reviewed’ — I spent 3 weeks with the Poco X8 Pro Max, and it beats Apple and Samsung rivals in one big way ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/poco-phones/poco-x8-pro-max-review 4MexT9VUXrUBmG69BWgm8T Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'This rootkit is highly persistent; a standard factory reset will not remove it': "NoVoice" Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices, here's what we know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-rootkit-is-highly-persistent-a-standard-factory-reset-will-not-remove-it-novoice-android-malware-on-google-play-infects-50-apps-across-2-3-million-devices-heres-what-we-know d2E8riDsZ4KcxwauHtn63W Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Division Resurgence developer says they're 'very satisfied with the touch controls' of the 'more tactical' game ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mobile-gaming/the-division-resurgence-developer-says-theyre-very-satisfied-with-the-touch-controls-of-the-more-tactical-game Ad3jRwKMRtgqDRmuJvCiFK Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smartphones in space — the Artemis II crew are throwing an iPhone around in zero gravity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/smartphones-in-space-the-artemis-ii-crew-are-throwing-an-iphone-around-in-zero-gravity UYsbTakzP2fQsX7BY2AELZ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:28:23 +0000 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:01:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android phone just got better at saving your life — here’s how ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/your-android-phone-just-got-better-at-saving-your-life-heres-how 2gm3uFTrUQDFdcFnPHVcC Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:48:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto just got a major EV route planning upgrade — and improvements to autoplay settings have also been spotted ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-auto-just-got-a-major-ev-route-planning-upgrade-and-improvements-to-autoplay-settings-have-also-been-spotted za9c4sHMMZF6Trk6Q9uKud Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every phone ping takes 7 seconds of your attention — here’s how to get it back ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/every-phone-ping-takes-7-seconds-of-your-attention-heres-how-to-get-it-back Ek7wDK4VVPE8AgmQaR2Vi6 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:53:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung adds AirDrop to more Galaxy devices — but users say there’s a big catch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-adds-airdrop-to-more-galaxy-devices-but-users-say-theres-a-big-catch eehxny8TDbfnBtmXTj6ydZ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ YouTube is rolling out support for Android Auto, but there are quite a few catches with it — and it could be another way to get you to sign up to Premium ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/youtube-is-rolling-out-support-for-android-auto-but-there-are-quite-a-few-catches-with-it-and-it-could-be-another-way-to-get-you-to-sign-up-to-premium Se8JreqwfESVWuYqaycgud Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:11:55 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:15:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I like some of Samsung's innovations on the Galaxy S26 Ultra — but here's why I'm sticking with my iPhone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/i-like-some-of-samsungs-innovations-on-the-galaxy-s26-ultra-but-heres-why-im-sticking-with-my-iphone AvGszCcF7YTw7wSMEDG3Ta Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:58:26 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:21:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The fastest mobile platform for web browsing’: Google claims Android is up to 47% faster than iOS in this key metric ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-fastest-mobile-platform-for-web-browsing-google-claims-android-is-up-to-47-percent-faster-than-ios-in-this-key-metric 63gk3AEsxbh29fQrbA7UNA Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:36:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I can't believe this is happening': iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I'd do the same ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/i-cant-believe-this-is-happening-iphone-users-are-threatening-to-defect-to-android-over-new-ios-age-verification-push-and-id-do-the-same TcwFWFA5xJnnBick5m8mq9 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:36:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: what's the difference? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra Uvbuw4GvcPAPzvo6dyWGHn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:04:36 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:58:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A sophisticated threat that is quietly reshaping the economics of digital fraud': How hackers are employing virtual cloud phones to power major scams ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-sophisticated-threat-that-is-quietly-reshaping-the-economics-of-digital-fraud-how-hackers-are-employing-virtual-cloud-phones-to-power-major-scams tFEYfs797fcXEG4krRGQmP Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a morning with the Samsung Galaxy A57, and I'll be amazed if this isn't one of the best cheap phones of 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-a57-hands-on hYq5CyGRCqdyMyFhYcB7ga Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:58:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Smartphones were never designed to be vaults': How hackers can steal PINs and private data from over a billion Android devices — even while they’re switched off ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/smartphones-were-never-designed-to-be-vaults-how-hackers-can-steal-pins-and-private-data-from-over-a-billion-android-devices-even-while-theyre-switched-off FcAdRG9jpd4jxtK2hQt4fH Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ GrapheneOS is taking a stand against digital age verification laws — but how long can its defiance last? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/grapheneos-is-taking-a-stand-against-digital-age-verification-laws-but-how-long-can-its-defiance-last SiKRnV47Exe6iLJNF5vtGJ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto has stopped working for many users — and the Samsung Galaxy S26 is among the phones affected ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-auto-has-stopped-working-for-many-users-and-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-is-among-the-phones-affected GkzkMGyBqsyzgpQtfh9zVg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:15:31 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:50:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Problems with your Android VPN? Proton VPN warns it's Google's fault ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/problems-with-your-android-vpn-proton-vpn-warns-its-googles-fault YUwGakj9ndD9U8xqRzU3u6 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:11:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review: polished design, fun functionality ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-phone-4a-pro-review rtswU7iTizQcWCKENfZdBj Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:32:51 +0000