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The latest Android news, smartphone reviews, and tips all in one convenient location. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything Android, from Samsung Galaxy phones to apps. We’ll take you through everything you need to know about the most popular operating system on the market and beyond. Continue on to dive deeper into the world of Android OS, with full-length reviews, suggestions, and our top picks for anyone who has chosen to stray from the path of iOS.

An iPhone 15 Pro Max showing Instagram via a web browser.

How to view Instagram without an account

Almost all of Instagram's features require an account for you to use them. But can you at least view the social media site without an account? Kind of.
The home screen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Every Android tablet we’re expecting in 2024

The Moto G 5G held in a hand with its screen illuminated.

This is one of the cheapest 5G phones worth buying today

The Moto G Power 5G and Moto G 5G phones in a render.

This Android phone is a surprisingly great buy at $100

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The most common Skype problems and how to fix them

The home screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

The most common Google Pixel 8 problems and how to fix them

Dell Chromebook 3189 2-in-1 on a classroom desk floating in the air.

How to get Android apps on a Chromebook

The Motorola Edge Plus 2023 lying next to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro.

How to find your lost phone (tips for iPhone and Android)

A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

The first Google Pixel 9 Pro hands-on photos are here

The home screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Best Google Pixel deals: Save on Pixel 8, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch

A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the screen.

Why you need to be excited about the Google Pixel 8a

The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Android 15 might add a new way to charge your gadgets

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The 6 best tablets for kids in 2024

Tablets aren't just for adults. Here's our list of the best tablets for kids for education and entertainment — which also allow you control over the content.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow showing home screen.

One of the best budget phones just got even better

The Google Pixel 7a is a great budget phone and it's even better value while it's $150 off like it is today at Amazon.
A person holding the Google Pixel Fold showing the hinge.

Something strange might happen to the Google Pixel Fold 2

Google Pixel Fold 2? Maybe not. A new rumor suggests Google is considering a different name for this year's foldable phone, and it's an odd one.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Android 15 release date: When will my phone get the update?

Android 15 is here, at least in the form of a Beta. Here's everything we know about Android 15's release date (and when it's coming to your phone).
OnePlus 12 Flowy Emerald held in hand.

OnePlus 12 review: the new Android phone to beat in 2024

The OnePlus 12 is here to kick things off for the new year of smartphone releases. Is it worth the $800? Let's find out.
A box in Boxes: Lost Fragments has an octopus on it.

This satisfying $7 mobile puzzle game is money well spent

If you need a new puzzle game to keep your hands occupied, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a satisfying delight.
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The 6 biggest announcements we expect from Google I/O 2024

Google I/O 2024 is just a month away. From Android 15 to the Pixel 8a and more, here are the biggest announcements we're expecting.
Possible renders showing the Google Pixel 8a.

Google Pixel 8a: news, rumored price, release date, and more

The Google Pixel 8a is coming soon, and we know a lot about it. From its rumored price and specs to its design and more, here's what you need to know.
NFC settings on an Android phone.

What is NFC? How it works and what you can do with it

Near field communication (or NFC) is a core smartphone and wearable technology. What does it do exactly? Our brief explainer answers that question and more!
iMessage on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus iMessage on an Android phone using the Beeper app.

How to use iMessage on an Android phone or tablet

Apple may never put iMessage on Android, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Here's how you can chat away on iMessage on an Android phone right now.
Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

Google Pixel Tablet review: the worst Pixel I’ve ever used

The Google Pixel Tablet is Google's first tablet since 2018. It has a unique design and costs $500 — but is it actually worth your money? Here's our review.
The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Best smartwatch deals: Samsung, Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin

Check out our recommendations of the best smartwatch deals if you're thinking about buying a wearable device. There are other discounts, but you need to hurry.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro cameras seen from the back.

Best phone deals: Save on the iPhone, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and more

If it's time to upgrade your smartphone we've rounded up the best way to save, and the best phone deals include Apple, Samsung, and Google devices.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow leaning on lamp post.

Here’s every color that will be available for the Google Pixel 8a

The Google Pixel 8a has leaked again, this time revealing all four of the phone's colors. And they're ... interesting, to say the least.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8

The Google Pixel 8 is one of the better Android phones available today. But it's not perfect. Here are five Pixel 8 alternatives you need to consider.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

How to download the Android 15 beta right now

Android 15 is now available as a public beta for everyone with a Google Pixel to try for themselves. Ready to give it a spin? Here's how to download it.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Google just released the first Android 15 beta. Here’s what’s new

Android 15 is finally out with its first public beta build. The change log is not too heavy, but it marks a huge milestone as a wide release inches closer.
Digital render of a silver Realme GT Neo 6 SE held in bionic hand.

A surprise phone just beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a big way

This scrappy Android phone brand just launched a new phone that defeats the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display in terms of brightness by a long margin.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro.

The 10 best photo editing apps for Android and iOS in 2024

From simple filters to light leaks and effects, step up your smartphone photography with 10 of the best photo editing apps for iPhone and Android.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow in hand.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Google Pixel 7a right now

It's been almost a year since the Pixel 7a came out, and we have the Pixel 8a just over the horizon. Is the Pixel 7a any good in 2024?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 multitasking with split screen multi view.

Every foldable phone we’re expecting in 2024

We've counted at least six new foldable phones that could launch before the end of the year. Here are the biggest folding phones we should see in 2024.
A render of the front of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024.

Samsung’s newest Android tablet is a perfect iPad alternative

Looking for a cheap Android tablet that can compete head-to-head with Apple's cheapest iPad? Samsung now has a new option for your consideration.

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