A significant bug in the Android Bluetooth stack hasn’t been fixed since October 2024. This bug is the reason why the LibrePods app requires a rooted Android device. LibrePods brings features like ANC ...

Stock Android, also referred to as ‘Vanilla’ Android, represents a streamlined version of the operating system crafted and envisioned by Google. It excludes any pre-installed OEM skins like Samsung's ...

If you own an Android phone and are looking for the best Wear OS watch to pair with it, you have plenty of options to consider. Google’s Wear OS is stronger than ever and now presents itself as a ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Browser extensions have become an essential part of our online lifestyles. There are some you can’t live without. Modern desktop browsers support extensions without fuss, but it’s a different story on ...

Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then ...

Seeing the “Error Receiving Broadcast Intent” message on your Android phone can be confusing—especially when it pops up randomly or causes an app to crash without warning. This error usually means an ...