Historically, Android hasn’t had a stellar reputation for software updates. Thankfully, this situation has improved significantly over the last five years or so. In 2025, it’s relatively common for ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Software support is important, especially when you spend a fortune on a new smartphone and plan on holding on to it for a long time. Google’s Pixel lineup is currently among the best on the market in ...

That screen-blocking software update notification that keeps coming back may be annoying to a phone user, but ignoring it for too long is a mistake. Many consumers opt to not have phones set to ...

Apple has quietly released a new software update for its 13-year-old iPhones. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, released in 2013 and 2014, respectively, are receiving iOS 12.5.8 in 2026, more than a decade ...

Samsung has rolled out a new software update for its Galaxy smartphones, emphasizing critical security enhancements and system performance improvements. This update is designed to protect your device ...

If you have an old LG phone, you'll need to update it soon -- LG stopped creating new smartphones in 2021 and is shutting down its update servers on June 30. Tyler is a writer for CNET covering ...

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...