Let’s get this out of the way: I’m old. The first smartphone I owned was released in 2009. Back then, Android phones looked wildly different—and not just on the outside. It was a strange time for ...

There was a time when “Android skin” was a dirty word, something that frustrated and inhibited the entire platform. Times have changed, though; in fact, many are incredible options, and they make ...

Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...

With Google inching closer to a stable Android 17 release, third-party brands, including Realme, are also preparing for the ...

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HONOR has announced its Magic OS 9.0 Android skin in China. The new software brings an AI agent that can execute over 900 tasks using a simple command. Phones in China will get Magic OS 9.0 from next ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Apple introduced its new “Liquid Glass” redesign of iOS 26 this week at WWDC and to say that the reactions have been mixed is an understatement. Amid the various comments, though, have been a bunch of ...