The Samsung Galaxy S21 is already on sale. Surprised? I wasn’t. Sarah Tew/CNET Never, ever buy a phone on launch day — unless you enjoy paying full price. Case in
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Asus ROG Phone 5 has the longest battery life of any Android phone we’ve ever tested
On the left is the Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and on the right the ROG Phone 5. Sarah Tew/CNET From the front, when the phone is powered off, there
Amazon Echo Show 10 vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which is the best 10-inch smart display?
Amazon Echo Show 10 Google Nest Hub Max The battle for smart home supremacy has been dominated for years by two formidable competitors — Amazon and Google. While Amazon was
Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S20: Comparing Samsung phone price, features and more
Galaxy S21 Galaxy S20 Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 phone line is now available to buy (here’s where to order one). The latest version of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy phone is the successor
Asus ROG Phone 5 review: The most powerful Android phone we’ve tested
On the left is the Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and on the right the ROG Phone 5. Sarah Tew/CNET From the front, when the phone is powered off, there
7 Android features iPhone users have always been jealous of
Android phones have some features that might make iPhone owners jealous. Sarah Tew/CNET The argument between iPhone and Android owners is as old as both platforms, and one I can’t
Screen recording, Smart Lock and Android’s other best hidden features
Your Android phone has a treasure trove of hidden features. Stephen Shankland/CNET Part of the appeal of using an Android phone is the wide variety of hardware and software options.
3 things Android 12 can do that Android 11 just can’t
Andrew Hoyle/CNET Google unveiled the latest version of its Android operating system last week, Android 12. Available now as a developer preview, Android 12 appears to be pretty similar to
The OnePlus 9 with Hasselblad cameras will debut at March 23 event
Hasselblad and OnePlus are partnering to improve the cameras on the OnePlus 9 phones that will be officially announced at an event on March 23. OnePlus Over the past week,
Secrets to amazing night photos: 5 tips for iPhone 12, Galaxy S21 or other phone cameras
Andrew Hoyle/CNET Taking photos at night used to be something you’d need a proper DSLR for, using tripods and long exposures to get a good, bright image. But the advent
Google Messages just gave us the Android texting feature we’ve wanted forever
Sarah Tew/CNET Have you ever forgotten to send a happy birthday text message to a friend? Or had an idea in the middle of the night that you desperately wanted
Stop buying breakable phones, and you won’t even need a case anymore
Brian Cooley/CNET Let me guess: You’re still carrying a phone you’re terrified of dropping. Even though the iPhone 12 passed our scratch and drop test with flying colors, thanks to its
Turns out foldable phones are just another huge letdown
Andrew Hoyle/CNET Let’s face it, mobile phones, even the best ones, just aren’t that exciting anymore. They’re all way more powerful than we really need, they all have nifty multilens
Redmi Note 10 Pro: Xiaomi’s midrange phone has a 120Hz display
Sareena Dayaram/CNET Midrange phones have developed a reputation for being boring over the past few years. They often come with similar features and unmemorable names. But Chinese phone-maker Xiaomi’s Redmi
Android vs. iPhone: 7 things Apple fans wish their phones could do
Android phones have some features that might make iPhone owners jealous. Sarah Tew/CNET The argument between iPhone and Android owners is as old as both platforms, and one I can’t
