Android 17 (internally codenamed “Cinnamon Bun”) has officially entered its early testing phase. Google has shifted its strategy this year, replacing the traditional Developer Previews with a “Canary” ...

A vulnerability in some MediaTek-powered phones could allow attackers to extract encrypted data, including wallet seed phrases, using only a USB connection.

The USB port isn't just a place to plug your mouse and keyboard into; it can now support many devices that add convenience. These ports have moved past data transfer and can now deliver power and send ...

While Xiaomi has just hit the brakes on HyperOS updates for all smartphones until March, this is only temporary as China celebrates its annual New Year holiday. But what about the next generation ...

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Xiaomi is already laying the groundwork for its next major software leap, and fresh leaks suggest that Android 17-based HyperOS 4.0 could be one of the company's most significant updates yet. Although ...

The smartphone market in 2026 has become a battlefield of extremes. On one side, we have ultra-expensive flagships that fold, flip, and push the boundaries of mobile cameras. On the other, we have the ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

America knew it as the Nintendo Entertainment System, but in Japan, it was the Family Computer (Famicom). It was more than just a home console—it was intended to actually do a whole lot more. All ...

Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders to the iPhone 15/16/17, iPhone 16e, or iPhone Air may need to ...