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 ...

Maybe it’s just the sheer number of phones that cross my desk, but I have a love-hate relationship with USB-C. It’s great that I can charge my headphones, laptop, and latest Android smartphones with ...

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 ...

Usually, we’re stuck with the crowded 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands for hotspots, which are fine but not exactly speed demons. Now, Google is unlocking the 6GHz band – the super-fast lane used by Wi-Fi 6E and ...

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 ...

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. It wasn't a secret ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Android Auto runs faster and smoother now thanks to my 4 easy tweaks ...