Samsung Galaxy S23 owners that were feeling a little left out from the June security update that hit the Galaxy S24 series earlier today will be happy to know that the update is now rolling out to older models as well. While this is certainly exciting, there are some things about the update that users might not be so happy about.

Android users have wondered if their compact phone could act as a wireless mouse in a pinch for over a decade. The moment our smartphones got slim enough to fit in our pockets, people started wondering if they could take the place of a Bluetooth mouse and save room, as well as some cash, when on the go. It can also be handy when your laptop trackpad suddenly shuts down.

If you're running low on storage space, emptying the trash on your Android device can seem like the most straightforward thing to do. However, Android devices, from budget phones to high-end models, don't have a trash folder or recycle bin. Still, you can remove unwanted files and apps.

Even if you don't do much on your smartphone, a couple of apps may be running in the background on your Android smartphone. Whether you check your email on your phone or use it to find directions, you may not think of quitting these apps when you're done using them. This can negatively affect your handset's performance, especially if it's a budget phone. Android makes it easy to identify and quit apps that are actively running on your phone without accessing complex menus. The list of active apps is viewable from the Quick Settings menu. Follow this guide to learn how.

I used to listen to CDs on my dad's massive headphones with a big 1/4 inch jack plugged into his amplifier with the stainless steel face. Man, I loved that sound. It was rich, immersive, and as loud as I wanted. I could hear every instrument and the breathing of the lead singer. I have never been able to recreate that sound quality with smartphones. I have been trying for nearly 30 years. There are few good phones for audiophiles, and I really want there to be more. The Moondrop MIAD01 is a rare exception but falls short in a few areas.

Major smartphone manufacturers offer more software support since regular updates are crucial to your phones security. Google has been offering seven years of Android updates for a while. Not to be left behind, Samsung has also promised a seven-year software support lifespan for the Galaxy S24 series. Meanwhile, other Samsung devices are eligible for four years of Android updates. Heres our list of every Samsung device covered by its four-year update policy.

May is normally a busy month in the mobile realm, and this year it's shaping up to be even more hectic than usual. Google's I/O 2024 conference is set for next week perhaps the most important event in Android all year and hardware releases are ramping back up from their post-MWC lull. Add big moves from Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI to that ingredients list, and you've got a recipe for mobile mayhem. Lots has happened this week, but we've got you covered with the five biggest headlines all in one place.

The days of groundbreaking changes to slab smartphones are largely behind us, with modern flagships only seeing iterative upgrades each year. And while we've seen some important efficiency gains recently, systems-on-a-chip and other critical hardware don't jump in performance year-on-year.

One of the most vital apps on our Android devices is the Google Play Store. It's the beating heart of the Android ecosystem that serves as an open marketplace for applications and games, both good and bad. So you would think that such an important service would be kept in good standing with its users and developers, keeping devs and users happy and engaged, which makes the Play Store's decline even more glaring. Google has let the service slip into too many bad habits, from a lack of quality control to aggressive use of ads, making the user experience a nightmare as a result.