Most phones, tablets, and other devices that ship with Google’s Android operating system come with the Google Play Store pre-installed. But as long as Android’s been around, there’s also been a ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

If you have a Pixel 10 phone that you use for turn-by-turn directions in lieu of a dedicated GPS device, Google has an update that might be right up your alley. A Google Maps power-saving mode is now ...

Google Maps may soon get a new power saving mode to save your battery, especially during long drives. When enabled, Maps will adopt a minimalist monochrome look, stripping away major UI elements. It ...

Steve is a Senior Writer at AP, where he covers over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...