I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly extend its battery life

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...

This 4-step routine instantly improves my Android phone performance - and it works everytime

Make sure your Android phone is up to date on the OS front. Keeping it up to date will make it snappier and install the latest security protocols. You can go to Settings > General > System Update to ...

The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

YoLock gives your Android lock screen an iOS makeover, including lock screen widgets. You can add up to four widgets to your ...

Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less ...

How to avoid the nightmare Android malware that can hold your device for ransom or erase it

The bad news is Android users are additionally recommended to avoid sideloading APKs from outside the Google Play store – ...

Android 16 QPR2 is unexpectedly brilliant — these are the most impactful features

Android 16 QPR2 brings long-awaited features like lock screen widgets and custom icon shapes. There are also useful tools ...
Bleeping Computer

ASUS warns of new critical auth bypass flaw in AiCloud routers

ASUS has released new firmware to patch nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass flaw in routers with AiCloud enabled. AiCloud is a cloud-based remote access feature ...
Android Authority

Why I regret skipping a case and screen protector for my Pixel 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has been my go-to Android phone since late August, and since then, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every second with it. The cameras are exceptional, the software is great, and the ...
Microsoft

Fara-7B: An Efficient Agentic Model for Computer Use

In 2024, Microsoft introduced small language models (SLMs) to customers, starting with the release of Phi (opens in new tab) models on Microsoft Foundry (opens in new tab), as well as deploying Phi ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to Customize iPhone Lock Screen in iOS 26

One of the standout features of iOS 26 is the 3D effect, which introduces a sense of depth and dimension to your lock screen. This feature works by separating the subject of your chosen photo from its ...
America Magazine

Pope Leo tells U.S. high school students: Be intentional with screen time—and don’t use A.I. for homework

Capturing the moment on cellphones, youths cheer as Pope Leo XIV is introduced live digitally in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Nov. 21, 2025, during the National Catholic Youth Conference. Credit: ...
Bleeping Computer

Multi-threat Android malware Sturnus steals Signal, WhatsApp messages

A new Android banking trojan named Sturnus can capture communication from end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram, as well as take complete control of the device.