<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Android ]]> https://www.techradar.com/nz/phones/android Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:56:24 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I was amazed by the performance of the Xiaomi 17T — and only a few drawbacks spoil this otherwise great-value Android phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-17t-review hDRT5MJ7VHdAEaUV6ArR8c Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:56:24 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:56:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion for a month, and I don’t think the iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy A57 can touch it for value ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion-review K3VBnoxu4kSHxQVyJayyr9 Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:19:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 review: An Android business tablet for those who need a more flexible rugged form factor than a phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/phone-communications/lenovo-thinktab-x11-gen-1-rugged-tablet-review E5TwKEJYunRLxTRZrwh8Yh Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Most likely, you won’t see it on a Leica M camera’: Leica hints that generative AI tools like Gemini Omni are at odds with its photography heritage, but says they ‘make perfect sense’ for phones like the Xiaomi 17T Pro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/leica-hints-that-generative-ai-tools-like-gemini-omni-are-at-odds-with-its-photography-heritage-but-says-they-make-perfect-sense-for-phones-like-the-xiaomi-17t-pro K4zxLttyDxZVShnRc9vQ67 Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Nothing in its class comes close’: the Xiaomi 17T Pro is being called ‘the telephoto master’, but how does its 5x zoom perform in reality? I took over 500 photos to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/the-xiaomi-17t-pro-is-being-called-the-telephoto-master-but-how-does-its-5x-zoom-perform-in-reality-i-took-over-500-photos-to-find-out SvrReYpcH2YhMKQfwsqrrR Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘One of the best in its price range’ — the Xiaomi 17T Pro improves on an already excellent sub-flagship formula ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-17t-pro-review dzkCbXF6yfpxHdaTfQ9DhC Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:48:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘An impressive phone that punches above its price’ — I tested the Honor 600 and was blown away by its blazing display, epic battery life, and occasionally uncanny AI ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/honor-600-review kpi7do5yzBjECywHCNABgS Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android phone comes with two built-in tools for freeing up storage space — here's how to use them and keep your mobile running smoothly ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/your-android-phone-comes-with-two-built-in-tools-for-freeing-up-storage-space-heres-how-to-use-them-and-keep-your-mobile-running-smoothly 8WmGVqE9ztTfr8JbY8zwFB Sun, 24 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:56:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've turned my old Android phones into 5G routers, power banks, and more — here's how you can do the same ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/ive-turned-my-old-android-phones-into-5g-routers-power-banks-and-more-heres-how-you-can-do-the-same YuS2HSwqo5vTfDuxSegXBL Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xiaomi 15T is an impressive mid-ranger that feels way more premium than the Google Pixel 10a ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-15t-review uLe2WMqsLDWssVjoH788V9 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:32:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Samsung’s huge Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and its disappointing chipset lets down an otherwise fantastic media and gaming machine ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-review 22RvAHTYCBwCcLHKuqifuk Fri, 22 May 2026 06:36:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android users beware — this huge fraud scam campaign hit millions of victims around the world, make sure you're not next ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/android-users-beware-this-huge-fraud-scam-campaign-hit-millions-of-victims-around-the-world-make-sure-youre-not-next mnpUbb6hzWreeojtSE2wG7 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Big changes are coming to Android Auto — these are the music apps in line for a major redesign ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/big-changes-are-coming-to-android-auto-these-are-the-music-apps-in-line-for-a-major-redesign PLuyJiiRH8UZDAzR2REmVT Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/gemini-intelligence-hardware-requirements-revealed-heres-which-samsung-google-and-other-android-phones-can-run-create-my-widget-rambler-and-more jtT6AXXUH3ZAKVUF9JwfS Wed, 20 May 2026 15:25:23 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:29:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp’s secret new feature will delete texts once you’ve read them — and it could be coming to iOS and Android soon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/whatsapps-secret-new-feature-will-delete-texts-once-youve-read-them-and-it-could-be-coming-to-ios-and-android-soon NujZbeZXcmbugGA7mXTcxR Wed, 20 May 2026 12:02:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Gemini's Verify AI might finally solve my online image trust issues — especially with support from Nvidia and OpenAI ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/google-geminis-verify-ai-might-finally-solve-my-online-image-trust-issues-especially-with-support-from-nvidia-and-openai nyFUaLuynqpiVE5MWWqtwf Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google I/O 2026 as it happened — Gemini Spark, Samsung XR glasses, and everything else announced at Google's giant software showcase ]]> https://www.techradar.com/news/live/google-io-2026-live J9gqu6vAh42bfG8LUu7BL Tue, 19 May 2026 15:13:37 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:25:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/how-to-watch-google-i-o-2026 ZcauhtQ7PoL8ruQJeWzybA Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/here-are-the-3-google-i-o-2026-android-xr-smart-glasses-announcements-im-hoping-to-see hDg9rAcgQtWau8y47xg4tS Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:37:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/5-things-to-expect-at-google-i-o-2026 CnQupC2zNHKqL9TnAUNmEP Mon, 18 May 2026 12:15:53 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally tried the Pixel’s new desktop mode, and it’s the coolest hidden feature you aren't using ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/i-finally-tried-the-pixels-new-desktop-mode-and-its-the-coolest-hidden-feature-you-arent-using 4BgkUuEddBesqxayV6YZCV Mon, 18 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:22:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it's something I'll be turning on right away ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/the-new-pause-point-feature-in-android-17-wants-to-stop-you-doomscrolling-and-its-something-ill-be-turning-on-right-away SGuQJCaBzh6BoWrHkL7YH Sat, 16 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:33:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Googlebook has only just been revealed, but here are 5 things that people hate about the laptop already ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/googlebook-has-only-just-been-revealed-but-here-are-5-things-that-people-hate-about-the-laptop-already Uy98N43fHKo5DJK3Wk8d23 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:58:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android 17's showcase to Claude cracking a $400,000 crypto wallet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-android-17s-showcase-to-claude-cracking-a-usd400-000-crypto-wallet MKsPF6nHkhg76cC9XXwiKN Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:10:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent a week reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold 2026 and think it's a good foldable flagship start, but I have some notes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-razr-fold-2026-review EHEUkNTHhWHmbSJTFeLPs5 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:54:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-razr-2025-review Q3jujLppniGDKcytAtVhkV Thu, 14 May 2026 12:51:38 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s new Create My Widget tool is ‘the first step in generative UI’ — and as an iPhone user, I’m not sure how iOS 27 can compete with Android 17 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/googles-new-create-my-widget-tool-is-the-first-step-in-generative-ui-and-as-an-iphone-user-im-not-sure-how-ios-27-can-compete-with-android-17 YGRQu8Bi4vGsj9kYHw6JXH Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This devious Android malware has returned disguised as TikTok or streaming apps — and is now using blockchain to remain undetected ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-devious-android-malware-has-returned-disguised-as-tiktok-or-streaming-apps-and-is-now-using-blockchain-to-remain-undetected GzPqouc6JbueJLDC254SYm Tue, 12 May 2026 18:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just revealed Gemini Intelligence for Android — here are 7 ways it wants your phone to do all the work for you, so you don’t have to ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/gemini/google-just-revealed-gemini-intelligence-for-android-here-are-7-ways-it-wants-your-phone-to-do-all-the-work-for-you-so-you-dont-have-to pYxSEjg39L7bgyPSrmC9AB Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 best Android 17 upgrades announced at The Android Show — from 3D emojis to Screen Reactions ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/7-best-android-17-upgrades-announced-at-the-android-show-from-3d-emojis-to-screen-reactions bYZSpu9TBaJnneiGA2MG6L Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 06:16:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just delivered its first Gemini-centric platform in Googlebook, and it may feature the first AI OS ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/google-just-delivered-its-first-gemini-centric-platform-in-googlebook-and-it-may-feature-the-first-ai-os jxG5reqNeryKpmXa5RF6f5 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:21:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Show 2026 as it happened — all the big news on Android 17, Googlebook, and Gemini Intelligence ]]> https://www.techradar.com/news/live/android-show-2026-live UjdRfZxEfC3JjhaTWzZfY9 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch The Android Show: I/O Edition — and what announcements to expect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/how-to-watch-the-android-show-i-o-edition-and-what-announcements-to-expect m3mNttUpC3QxCDSvh5HCdh Tue, 12 May 2026 09:48:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI memory crunch will make smartphones more expensive ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-memory-crunch-will-make-smartphones-more-expensive oJre4YDAf2zHYFSTEhEMfg Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Division Resurgence proves that looter-shooters can work supremely on phones — and it’s converted me to being a mobile gamer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-division-resurgence-review ahRC9orreMAkc5ZkA2kY79 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with the OnePlus 15R, and it's forever raised my expectations for smartphone battery life ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/oneplus-phones/oneplus-15r-review J2rzQr6K36KzqL2XVFiKFD Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This dangerous 'CallPhantom' scam spread across 28 Google Play apps downloaded over 7 million times - here's what we know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-dangerous-callphantom-scam-spread-across-28-google-play-apps-downloaded-over-7-million-times-heres-what-we-know gws8QaRMjVqDt6NQ65MiS5 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Own a Google Pixel phone? Android 17 might finally let you remove the home screen search bar ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/own-a-google-pixel-phone-android-17-might-finally-let-you-remove-the-home-screen-search-bar Ljf5bBvR99mc7ha5Afm49V Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:10 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:19:08 +0000 <![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