12 reasons to avoid rooting your Android phone at all costs – and the only time I break the rules
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeawaysRooting or jailbreaking a…
Realme GT 8 Pro arrives globally with modular cameras and an Aston Martin edition
Realme seems to enjoy stealing the spotlight in the most unexpected ways. After generating massive buzz with its…
Android Auto just got a massive free upgrade with Gemini — here’s all the new features
Android Auto is finally replacing Google Assistant with Gemini in your car. Announcing the news on Thursday, Google…
Google reveals winners of its Google Play best of 2025 awards
Disney Speedstorm won best multi-device Game for its cross-platform performance. Dunk City Dynasty took best multiplayer, with Candy…
Is There a Right Age for a Child’s First Cellphone? Educators Weigh In
The optimal age for students to get their first cellphone is between 12 and 14, according to a…
One UI 8.5 may secure more settings with Identity Check
Samsung’s previous version of Android customisation for Galaxy smartphones and tablets, One UI 7.0, brought with it Identity…
I found out if this newcomer can beat the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s camera in a test
The Google Pixel 10 series is already recognized as having one of the best cameras on a smartphone,…
I’ve spent 2 weeks with the OnePlus 15 — 7 ways it beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra
Striding atop the best Android phone rankings for most of the year, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has proven…
Motorola ignores EU regulation on security updates for smartphones. Will this end well?
The Motorola Moto G06 is a great phone, but it’s only supposed to get two years of updates.…
Google will add warnings on Android apps that drain your battery
Google is cracking down on troublesome Android apps that are killing your device’s battery. The Californian giant has…
This wild phone with a pop-out camera is actually real, but you may never be able to buy it
Honor teased the so-called Robot Phone during the Magic8 series launch event last month, promising it would show…
Gemini 3 just launched — these 5 powerful features are my favorites so far
Google’s Gemini 3 model is finally here and with impressive, record-breaking benchmark scores for writing and coding, it’s…