You can customize your Android phone simply by replacing the default launcher. Here are six I've tested and recommend.

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Sony is finally expanding its newest software update, Android 16, to more of its recent Xperia phones. The Xperia 1 VII got the update way back in September. It’s been a slow wait since then, but now ...

Choosing the best Android phone can feel overwhelming as there are so many options from so many brands, it’s hard to know where to start. Unlike Apple, which sticks to its sleek lineup of iPhones, ...

Motorola has been actively working on bringing Android 16 to its devices. The brand launched the beta program in June for select devices and has recently begun rolling out the stable build of Android ...

Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer and the author of ...

While the monthly security updates from Google, Samsung and others drive headlines, there is a quieter process in the background which is just as important. Google updates the core system services ...

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over ...

The stable version of Android 16 is now available for Google Pixels, and it will soon start rolling out to non-Google brands, such as Oppo. The Chinese brand has already released a few Android 16 ...

Android 16 brings refined UI tweaks, live notification updates, adaptive refresh rates, improved multitasking for tablets, and tighter security. The update is currently available for Pixel 6 and newer ...

Republished on June 10 with further expert security analysis on this threat and new advice for users on staying safe when installing apps from Google’s Play Store. This list comes courtesy of Cyble, ...