Google surprised and disappointed me in equal measure this year

Google stepped up its game in all areas in 2025. While 2024 was a year of forgettable, incremental upgrades for Google, the ...

Nearly a billion active Android devices are security targets due to outdated software

About a billion active Android devices are potential targets, with many users still running outdated Android versions.

The Evolving Landscape of Digital Privacy Perception on Android Devices

For much of Android’s history, digital privacy existed as a background concern, something users acknowledged in theory but ...

HyperOS 3 update now rolling out to Android 15 devices

Xiaomi devices running Android 15 are now receiving the HyperOS 3 upgrade, bringing numerous upgrades, new features, and more.
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Punkt MC03 smartphone with privacy-focused OS coming this spring for $699

Not only is the $699 price tag for Punkt MC03 rather expensive for a phone with a mid-range processor, but to get the most out of AphyOS, you’ll need to pay for a subscription.

Nothing Phone (3) Update Fixes Android Auto Freezing, Glyph Improvements and Adds Dual SIM Ringtones

Nothing Phone (3) gets major update B4.0-251224-1229 with battery icon redesign, dual SIM ringtones, Android Auto fix, Glyph improvements, and December security patch.