Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

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Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Librephone is an effort to reverse engineer proprietary code needed for your phone to run. While projects like LineageOS prioritize open-source code, some binary ...

Of all the custom ROMs still around, LineageOS remains the most popular. The hard work of the team behind the ROM lays the foundation for several other ROMs. With Android 16 available for a few months ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

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There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...

Buying an iPhone is easy: Figure out what the most recent iPhone release number is, decide on which size you want or if you want to pay extra for better cameras, and click "buy." Android, not so much.

Generative AI tools can turn anyone into a coder. Just as you can create an image using natural language, vibe coding allows you to create websites, mini apps, tools and more, just by instructing an ...

LineageOS 23.0 based on Android 16 is now available for over 100 Android devices. Here's what's new and how to install it!

It feels like every time Apple unveils its latest iPhone, the world pauses. The new iPhone 17 is no different, arriving with all the fanfare and polished marketing we've come to expect. While it may ...