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The Samsung Galaxy S3 was originally offered with the Android Ice Cream operating system, and then received both the Jelly Bean and KitKat updates up to Android 4.4.4. The latter included an update to guard against the Stagefright exploit. Android Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat were not officially rolled out to the S3 but custom ROMs are available. A word of caution though: using custom ROMs will void any warranty you may have so make sure you’ve backed everything up before your flash your phone. Read on to find how to get the latest Android OS on your Galaxy S3 device.
Samsung Galaxy S3 tips and tricks
How to downgrade the Galaxy S3 back to Android 4.1.2
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Google partnered with Huawei to produce the Nexus 6P, which seemed an odd pairing at first, given that Huawei’s home market in China doesn’t support Google services. But Huawei has made the best Nexus ever, redefining what the program is capable of in the process. Find out why in our Nexus 6P review.
Nexus 5X review
Android 6.0 Marshmallow review
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Carrier unlocking your phone is a lot easier than it used to be, but it still takes a little time because each cellular network has a different carrier unlock process. But the good news is, once you complete the process to SIM unlock your phone, you can easily switch between any cellular provider. Here’s how to do it.
Project Fi: everything you need to know
How to improve Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 originally came out of the box with the Jelly Bean Android operating system. Samsung offered software updates up to Android 5.0 Lollipop for the standard Galaxy Note 3, however Galaxy Note 3 NEO did receive a later iteration with Android 5.1.1, after which Samsung stopped offering system upgrades to all Note 3 devices. Luckily, it is still possible for you to get more recent versions like Android Marshmallow or Android Nougat on your Galaxy Note 3, though we must point out that these are through unofficial channels and therefore you choice to use them is at your own risk.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tips and tricks
The best custom ROMs for Android
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The LG V10 is LG’s first high-end phablet, and its answer to the large smartphones released by other major players this year: the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Moto X Pure and the Nexus 6P. What makes it unique is that it has two screens and two front cameras. Will LG’s latest device boost its struggling revenues? We’ll investigate in this LG V10 review.
L10 reasons to buy the LG V10
LG V10 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ comparison
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There are many reasons why people love Nexus devices, but chief among them is how perfect for customization and modding they are. If you want to delve into these features, get faster updates or flash a different version of Android, the first thing you need to do is unlock the bootloader. Here is the easiest way to unlock the Nexus 6 bootloader.
Nexus 6 tips and tricks
How to make your Nexus 6 screen bigger
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With Qualcomm’s recent announcement of its Snapdragon 820 chip, we have an idea of what next year’s flagship phones will be capable of. So how does it compare to this year’s Snapdragon 810? With controversy surrounding the 810 and its overheating issues, let’s find out what the differences are in this Snapdragon 810 vs 820 comparison.
Snapdragon 820: everything you need to know
Snapdragon 810 vs 808
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow has landed, but if you’re not thrilled about the update, you don’t have to put up with it. Let us explain how to downgrade your Nexus device to a previous Android version. This walk-through applies to whatever version of Android your Nexus is running.
Nexus 5 tips and tricks
How to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on a Nexus
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The Nexus smartphone is now in its seventh generation, and for the first time, Google has released two versions of its developer smartphone in the same year. The Nexus 5X, reviewed here, is the successor to 2013’s Nexus 5, which set a new benchmark for price-performance ratios. In this Nexus 5X review, we investigate whether LG has hit that sweet spot once again.
Nexus 6P review: the best Nexus ever
Nexus 5 vs Nexus 5X
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There’s a new member in Motorola’s 2015 flagship lineup: the Droid Turbo 2. It extends the feature set of the Moto X Pure Edition with a bigger battery, faster processor and an “unbreakable” screen. The Droid 2 eschews Motorola’s tradition of high-end but affordable phones, however, so is it worth the cost? Find out in our full Motorola Droid Turbo 2 review.
Moto X Pure Edition review
Moto X Play review