From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple tweaks to gain time between charges.

Cool Android gadgets that go beyond earbuds and chargers, from game controllers and gimbals to projectors, trackers, and even thermal cameras.

Getting a new phone is typically fun, save for transferring data between a new and old device. Luckily, thanks to Google, things are getting easier.

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it.

To control your Android phone with your PC, you can use apps like Microsoft Phone Link, Pushbullet, Scrcpy, AirDroid, AnyViewer, TeamViewer, and Vysor.

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that everyone uses their phone.

When it comes to the top Android phones, almost all of the major manufacturers, Google aside, use Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm. On Wednesday, at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced ...

Google's toughest security tools are behind a single toggle. Switch it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

If you're tempted by the iPhone Air, there's an Android alternative that's been out for months. If you need a bit more horsepower, the Motorola Razr Ultra is an excellent option. It's powered by a ...

A lost or stolen phone can lead to panic but taking several key steps right away can help protect the sensitive personal and financial data stored on it.

You've seen that little line on your smartphone, but why is it there? We'll explain how to use it—and how to get rid of it on some phones.