Android phones have gotten pretty fast over the last few years, to the point where faster processors don't really bring about the noticeable speed improvements they used to. So now, the goalposts have ...

Android 15 is preparing to tweak the threshold that determines whether a charger is seen as fast, from a measly 7.5W to a more reasonable 20W. The operating system has long considered any charging ...

Currently, the default power that Android detects as “fast charging” is 7.5W. This figure is far behind the big advances in modern industry. However, that could change with Android 15, raising the ...

The good news is that you don't need a trade-in to get that "new phone" feeling back. You can start 2026 with a device that ...

The landscape of smartphone charging is rapidly transforming. With ever-increasing battery capacities and advancements in charging technology, user expectations for faster charging speeds are ...

Phone held in hand as someone types with software keyboard - Ivan-balvan/Getty Images It's safe to say Android isn't known for its smoothness. It took several attempts to tame its problem with dropped ...

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 ...