Apple brought RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging to the iPhone with iOS 18 last year, giving green-bubble users access to more features and functions. But what exactly is possible with RCS on ...

The Sony WF-1000XM5 hit on just about everything we want from a premium set of Bluetooth earbuds. Their small, rounded design should feel comfortable and secure in most ears. They’re nearly unmatched ...

Buying a new smartphone will have you make the difficult choice between going the Android or iOS route. While iPhones are known for their simplicity and ease of use, Android phones distinguish ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is out now for Pixel 6 and newer devices. This is a stability and bug-fix release, specifically targeting lock screen freezes. The update should be coming to testers via OTA ...

Unless you’ve sought out an alternative, the default SMS app on your Android device is probably called Messages, with two blue speech bubbles overlapping on a white background. This is Google Messages ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some ...

Our phones help us keep in touch with people, manage our schedules, make payments, listen to music, work, store photos and videos, and more. For these reasons, losing or misplacing your phone can be a ...

You've probably already chosen a side, but is it the right one? Here's how Apple and Google's mobile operating systems stack up on 14 key features. In 2014, I began my career at PCMag as a freelancer.