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I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (2) for three months — 3 things I love and 1 thing I hate

The Nothing Phone (2) is unlike any other Android phone out there at the moment. Here’s why you might want to consider it for your next smartphone.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 20, 2024

Android phone vs. handheld gaming console: It's not an easy decision

While our smartphones are incredible gaming devices, there's something to be said about having a dedicated portable handheld console. We break down the differences to help you decide which way you should go.

Android Central · Feb 9, 2024

Malware-filled messaging apps are wreaking havoc on Android phones — delete these malicious apps right now

Cybercriminals used a combination of romance scams and malicious apps to infect unsuspecting users with the VarjaSpy remote access trojan.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 1, 2024

Onyx Boox Poke 5 review: a versatile and cute 6-inch ereader with one too many flaws

Onyx's feature-packed and compact ereader undermines itself with complexity and a too-high price.

TechRadar · Jan 3, 2024

Microsoft Copilot sneaks into the Play Store with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 models

Microsoft has launched its Copilot AI assistant app on the Play Store for Android phones.

Android Central · Jan 2, 2024

This Android malware installs a backdoor on your phone — delete these malicious apps now

Hackers used malicious apps on the Google Play Store and unofficial app stores to infect unsuspecting users with the Xamalicious Android malware.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 2, 2024

$632 million Google Play Store settlement coming — how to claim your share

As the result of an anti-trust case, Google's being forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, and you could be entitled to some of it if you live in the U.S.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2023

You could be eligible for a payout from the Google Play store soon – here's why

Google will also be making several changes to its Play Store to make it less restrictive to users and developers.

TechRadar · Dec 19, 2023

Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play Store trial loss

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

You'll soon be able to uninstall Android apps remotely in the Play Store

Google is adding an Android feature that will soon let you uninstall Play Store apps remotely.

Android Central · Dec 19, 2023