How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

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Don't toss that old MicroSD card – these 5 devices still rely on them

Once upon a time, just about every mobile phone used MicroSD cards, but somewhere along the line, phone manufacturers decided ...

5 Android Phones That Use Silicon-Carbon Batteries Instead Of Lithium-Ion

Every smartphone sold in the U.S. comes with a lithium-ion battery, with few exceptions. To get one with a silicon-carbon ...

With the Phone 4a Pro, Nothing has finally found its mid-range mojo

The Phone 4a Pro delivers almost everything I'd want out of a mid-range Nothing handset, save for a couple missing hardware features.

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.