Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he messed up the company's opportunity to develop Windows Mobile because he was distracted by its antitrust case brought by the Justice Department. Had he not been distracted, Gates believes Windows Mobile would be what Android is today.

A rogue Android app previously available on Google Play has been making millions of fraudulent purchases and sending your data back to ad networks. Here’s what you need to know.

People are buying the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL despite a wave of negative reviews that slammed battery life.

Asus doesn't have the best track record for updating its phones, but it was really making an effort earlier this year with it rolled out an Android 9 beta for the Zenfone 4. Unfortunately, Asus' resolve has faded, and there won't be a final Pie update. It says the Zenfone 4 will continue to get Oreo maintenance updates. You know... if you still believe Asus.

I am so discombobulated by yesterday’s news that the four major US carriers are banding together to make a whole other company to replace SMS with RCS and ship their own app that I barely know where to begin. I guess at the beginning.

Both Google and Apple recently released their newest operating systems. Dubbed Android 10 and iOS 13 respectively, each flaunts an array of new features that are worth shouting about. Apple has now updated one of its support pages to reflect the latest adoption numbers for iOS 13. The all-singing, all-dancing operating system was said to have been downloaded and installed by a whopping 50 percent of all Apple’s devices.

Also commits to making all its devices serviceable at some point

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In a move to help protect its users, Google has banned certain personal loan apps from the Play Store in the US.

The electric XC40 SUV will be unveiled next week.

You might want to stop refreshing your “check for updates” page because it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for the stable version of Android 10 on the Mate 20 Pro. Huawei Central has received word from the company that the software is still only available as part of its beta program that is currently only running in China. The publication was also sent further detail regarding the update which contains the word “log” at the end of the build number, indicating this particular isn’t the stable version.

Billions of people worldwide access the internet only through their phones. But using a cheap smartphone comes with some serious trade-offs.

If you're okay with doing quite a bit of tinkering, you can now get some Android apps running on your old Windows Phone. That said, the process isn't for the faint of heart, and there are some major caveats.

Back in 2017, we broke a story about how Google will delete all Android backups from devices that haven’t been used in two months. This report still remains true, but with the help of an eagle-eyed reader (thanks, John!), we now know that despite additional features, Android backups for paying Google One customers are also at risk.

It’s been almost a month since Android 10 launched. If you have a Samsung phone and you are wondering if your own device is getting the update, here’s a list that allegedly confirms who is getting it and who is not. Spoiler: if you have an S8 or Note 8, you may be screwed.

Google might be about to do pair up two mobile screen-related features, "Edit & Share screenshots" and the AI-powered "What's on my Screen," according to some APK digging by 9 to 5 Google. A new feature called "Smart Screenshots," tucked into the latest version of the Google 10.61 app, brings up an updated toolbar when you take a screenshot. As before, you get edit, share and the option to use your favorite app to send the shot, but there's a new option with the latest version: Lens.

iPhones are not now, nor have they ever been, worth their high price tags. And, yes, that includes the iPhone 11. Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols shares his disdain for Apple's ubiquitous device.

Android’s version 10 comes with hundreds of new features that help you get things done and be in control of you data and digital wellbeing.

Huawei's next flagship smartphone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. Google confirmed that due to a US government ban on sales to Huawei, it could not license its apps to the Chinese smartphone giant. It also means the next Huawei phone will not have access to the Google Play app store, which could leave customers without access to other popular apps.

If you're growing bored of the way your Android's layout and interface looks, then it's time to install a new launcher. Launchers give you the power to customize your smartphone with themes and icon packs, as well as offering near-complete control over how your phone performs when switching screens, launching apps and more. Here are the best launchers for your Android smartphone or tablet.