To check if your Android phone is unlocked, try swapping in another SIM card or test your network settings. If calls work, your device is unlocked.

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested along with how to find the right device for you.

Everything went great until I started using it as my daily driver for doing simple tasks. Fun fact: It's only after I switched to the iPhone that I realized what I thought was simple and obvious was really Android making us feel that way.

The $400 Moto G Stylus (2025) is another good alternative. And if you’re okay with some possible carrier quirks, the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro are better buys, too. There are lots of great Android phones available in the ~$400 range, but the Galaxy A36 5G isn’t one of them.

Google's September update for Android phones brings an upgraded Emoji Kitchen, a revamped Quick Share, and more.

If you need your phone to last just a little longer than normal, it's a good idea to turn on low power mode or battery saver mode. This essentially limits background activity, reduces the screen's brightness and adjusts your phone's settings so that only the most functional apps stay active.

Tap the resize button (the square in the bottom left or bottom right corner), and you can actually tweak the size and position of the keyboard even further. To go back to normal, tap the expand button (four outward-pointing arrows), which is in the top left or top right part of the keyboard, depending on which side you've got it pinned to.