Scrolling and streaming suck plenty of power on today's Android phones. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery, including a new option to monitor battery-hungry apps.

Meta is testing an optional WhatsApp Plus subscription that could bring custom themes, 14 app icons, exclusive ringtones, and up to 20 pinned chats, while keeping messaging, calls, and core features ...

Claude AI now lets you copy your memories and preferences from another AI via a straightforward prompt. You can also find out ...

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

Meet Oblivion, the new RAT malware that bypasses Android security to gain full device control: Here's how it works and how to stay safe.

Apple has launched a service to help record companies and distributors use Apple Music. There are also new features in the Android app.

Take a peek in Android’s settings menu, and no matter what smartphone you have, you’ll probably find Google’s Digital Wellbeing suite hanging around. At first glance, Digital Wellbeing is perfectly ...

The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...