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Best of MWC 2024: Android Police’s awards for the world’s biggest mobile show
The best phones and other tech at MWC 2024
The biggest phone show of the year is here, and as expected Mobile World Congress 2024 brought with it a barrage of new Android hardware, gadgets both weird and wild, and Google even threw in an Android and Gemini feature drop for good measure. Android Police’s editors have been prowling the show floor in Barcelona to do some tech triage and find the launches you need to know about.
These are the phones Android Police editors are excited about in 2024
Hint: It's a lot of foldables
Just because we've already seen our first smartphone launch of 2024 doesn't mean there still isn't time to look ahead. Yes, the Galaxy S24 series is what the Android community is obsessed with this week, but we'd be remiss to call any of Samsung's new phones the most exciting devices yet. Instead, Android Police editors — some of them anyway — are looking forward to future products slated to arrive later this year, and to no one's surprise, the group includes plenty of foldables.
Android Police Awards 2023: Our best phone, tablet, wearable and more
Now including our Readers' Choice award
2023 is coming to a close, and that means we here at Android Police are looking back over the year in tech. Once we waded through all the AI innovations and iMessage drama, we realized that 2023 has been a banner year for consumer tech. The changes have largely been iterative, but many of the major manufacturers have had exciting years with big changes to top-end products. We pitted each gadget against each other to come up with our list of the very best of the year, and you can read each of our picks below.
Meet the Android Police editorial staff
The team connecting you with the world of mobile tech
Bringing you the latest news, guides, reviews, and hottest takes on everything happening in the world of mobile tech is a full-time job — one which Android Police is only too happy to fill. Our editorial staff is hard at work every day producing the smartphone, wearable, tablet, and smart home content you crave, and keeping up with everything that's worth sharing is a team effort. Meet the crew behind Android Police:
How we test and review products at Android Police
Our promise of expertise, honesty, and integrity for every review
Android Police has been the go-to resource for Android news since 2010, and gradually over our lifetime, we’ve begun using our expertise to recommend products and services to you that our team of experts believe will make your life better. We promise you, our readers, that our coverage will always remain independent with honest opinions from our team of experts all around the globe.
Wearables Week 2023: Our big smartwatch and fitness tracker celebration
If it's technology you can wear we'll be talking about it this week
Smartwatches and wearables have come a long way in recent years. Did you know next year will be the tenth anniversary of the first Android Wear smartwatches? We love wearable tech at Android Police, and we’re spending this week celebrating everything about the tech that you can wear on your wrist. Wearables Week is when we’ll be writing lots about smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart rings, fitness apps, and a variety of other tech you can use to monitor your health and body.
Best of IFA 2023: Android Police’s awards for Europe’s biggest tech show
The best tech we've seen during IFA 2023
Europe’s biggest tech show, IFA 2023, is currently in full swing, and Android Police is bringing you all the best announcements from Berlin. We’ve been on the ground getting you the latest news, but the truth is you're always going to miss a few IFA reveals, with the show encompassing almost every facet of the consumer tech business and as much hardware as it does. If you've found it tough to keep up with the best new gadgets, these awards are for you. We’ve collated our picks of the best IFA 2023 announcements in one place.
5 standout features of 70mai's new Dash Cam Omni
This post is sponsored by 70mai
Established in 2016, 70mai has made significant strides in the automotive intelligence industry from its Dash Cam M500 to its latest release, 70mai is consistently striving to transform vehicle surveillance and road safety. As their newest offering, the Dash Cam Omni has been meticulously designed to elevate the driving experience by incorporating innovative features. In celebration of the Dash Cam Omni's launch, 70mai offers an exclusive, limited-time discount on this revolutionary device. From the 27th of March to the 9th of April, you can claim a 20% discount on this dash cam.
Check out these amazing Black Friday deals on Roborock vacuums
This post is sponsored by Roborock
Hurry and check out these amazing Black Friday weekend deals on Roborock vacuums! You won't believe the savings!
Which Roborock range of robot vacuums is right for you?
This post is sponsored by Roborock
If you are looking for a powerful and efficient robot vacuum cleaner, you should consider the range of Roborock vacuums. Roborock is a leading manufacturer of robot vacuums, and its products are known for being high-quality and affordable. There are several series of Roborock robot vacuums, each of which is designed for different needs.
Save 90% on Ivacy VPN over Black Friday and get 2 TB cloud storage and a free premium password manager
This post is sponsored by Ivacy
Between binge-watching, your favorite Netflix series, working online, and strolling on the web searching for the best Black Friday deals, you may be worried about your privacy and security while roaming on the internet. Ivacy VPN is offering a 90% discount on its 5-year VPN plan, which includes 2TB of cloud storage and a premium password manager for free, this Black Friday.
This promising budget phone packs 5G, a 90Hz display, and a huge 5,000mAh battery
This article is sponsored by NUU
Smartphones are ubiquitous and their utility has dramatically increased to a point where they've become indispensable tools in our lives. It’s how we connect with people, capture memories, make payments, educate and entertain ourselves, and do a zillion other things in our day-to-day lives. However, not everyone plays graphic-intensive games or is an aspiring shutterbug, and in such cases, a budget smartphone serves the purpose just fine. You don’t need to spend a fortune to just be able to communicate or entertain yourself, and the NUU B20 5G proves just that.
The new motorola edge is a powerful smartphone built to handle everything life throws at you
This article is sponsored by Motorola
Buying a new smartphone can be a daunting task. These days, walk into any carrier store and you’ll be bombarded with gimmicky features, extravagant promises, and rising prices. You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg to get an incredible experience. The new motorola edge is designed to give you a flagship-like experience without breaking the bank, and right now, you can grab one at a special limited-time launch price.
10 best web browsers on Android in 2024
There are a lot of browsers out there, but only a handful we actually recommend
Purchasing a new Android phone comes with its own set of nuts and bolts, including pre-installed apps and features nestled into a single (well-defined) ecosystem. Of course, browsing the web is a crucial activity for any user, and we usually don't blink twice if the default browser functions the way it should. But it doesn't mean we shouldn't consider other possibilities (like alternatives to an app store for your apps) to improve our browsing experience. Likewise, we have plenty of web browsers to choose from that are optimized for privacy, speed, and user design. So similar to how we've selected the best apps on Android, we've handpicked the top web browsers you can install on your Android device today.
Your Pixel 4a has been a good phone, right? Its unflashy exterior may not be much to write home about, but for the price and pocketability — which is a real selling point given today’s expensively gigantic devices — it’s an undeniably endearing handset, even in 2021. If you’re looking to hold onto your Pixel 4a for another year or so, you should really consider wrapping it in one of our favorite cases below.
The end of an era is upon us. After circulating rumors that we wouldn’t get a proper Galaxy Note successor in 2021, those whispers proved to be true. That means the Note20 Ultra in your hands may very well be the final version of one of the most iconic phone series of the last decade. Keep it safe for as long as possible with any of our favorite cases for the Note20 Ultra.
The Pixel 5's time to shine may be over now that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are here, but that doesn't mean the phone in your hand is any less stellar than it was a year ago. Keep that bio resin back look clean for another year or two by wrapping it in one of our favorite cases for the Google Pixel 5.
YouTube Kids is now available in eight more countries
All the latest additions are in the Middle East and North Africa
YouTube Kids has proven to be a popular way for parents to give their children access to a limited collection of YouTube content, even if that collection occasionally includes videos depicting suicide and cannibalism (oops!). The service has slowly been expanding its global reach, and now Google has added 11 more nations to the availability list.
Samsung's February security update reaches more US carrier devices
Our continuously updated Samsung security patch roundup
Samsung kickstarted its February 2021 patch rollout a bit early this time, with the European Galaxy S20 line being the first recipient. Now, these latest Android security updates are spreading to the US, starting with the unlocked Galaxy S20 models and the Note20 Ultra, and more recently followed by a couple of older and budget devices on AT&T and Verizon.
Android security update tracker, March 2021: Rankings for popular smartphones
We researched which phones get updates the fastest so you don't have to
es of Android don't matter as much as they used to. Many components of the operating system are updated through the Play Store, so even if you're on Android 8 or 9, you can still access most of the same apps and features as someone on the latest release of Android 10. However, the security updates that Google releases on a monthly basis are still critical to keeping your phone or tablet safe. Dozens of security flaws are discovered in components of Android each month, which is why Google releases monthly security patches.