Phone technology moves fast, with today’s top manufacturers pushing out innovations faster than ever. Features such as super fast 5G connectivity and Super AMOLED displays are commonplace, with more futuristic tech like foldable displays available for those who want the cutting edge (and who have the deep pockets to pay for them). Samsung’s Galaxy line…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If the idea of a tablet is appealing to you, but iPads are not, know that you’ve got some options in 2021. Android tablets have matured a lot over the past couple of years, driven by competition from great brands like…
If you constantly struggle with limited storage and memory on your smartphone, jockeying between uninstalling apps, removing excess data, clearing out your photos, and other tricks to save space, can be time-consuming and confusing. It doesn’t help that many of the most popular apps in the U.S. — Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat — are large downloads…
It’s pretty clear we’re now living in a golden age of music streaming. Using your humble smartphone, you can stream any number of music tracks, from the latest Billboard bestsellers to tracks created in someone’s garage on an old keyboard. You can even create your own tracks without leaving your small screen, using a variety…
As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix barcode that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a designated application. Although they may look confusing, QR codes are ridiculously easy to use. Follow the steps below to turn…
Many people reported trouble with the Gmail app on Android. James Martin/CNET Google says it’s resolved an issue that was causing Gmail and other Android apps to crash for some people on Monday. The problem apparently stemmed from a bug in a previous version of Android System WebView, a system component that lets Android apps…
Believe it or not, but quiz games aren’t just for television. While most of us may stick to watching Jeopardy! or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on TV, both of these shows have their own official smartphone apps. Neither are these apps alone, since there is a growing range of excellent trivia apps available…
If you own a Sony Xperia 1 ii, now is the time for your phone to shine. In an update spotted by Android Police, YouTube now supports 4K HDR playback on Android devices, bringing the app in line with its iOS counterpart. Igor Bonifacic / Engadget There aren’t many Android phones with 4K displays out…
Andrew Hoyle/CNET Google unveiled the latest version of its Android operating system this week, Android 12. Available now as a developer preview, Android 12 appears to be pretty similar to Android 11, with a few new features and some performance fixes aimed at helping your phone run more smoothly. If you’re eager to try out the…
Image: GoogleGoogle just announced the release of the first developer preview build of Android 12, giving us a few hints at what changes to expect when the software upgrade rolls out widely.While this initial build is far from final and new features will surely be added throughout the spring and summer, this first Android 12…
Apple isn’t the only name in tablets, though sometimes it seems like it. While manufacturers have slowed down their tablet-making over the past few years, there are still several great Android tablet options. If you’re integrated into the Android ecosystem already and mainly use Google apps, an Android tablet may be the best option for…
With such a bountiful choice of great games for Android phones in the Google Play Store, how do you decide which Android apps to download? We’ve all experienced the pangs of download regret, but don’t worry — we’re here to make it a thing of the past with our handpicked list of the best Android…