The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space.

Even if you’re a smartphone pro, there could be a lot to learn in the sections below. But if you’re new to the world of smartphones — or just the world of Android — this is the perfect place to get up-to-speed on the world’s most popular ...

Google’s new Gemini Intelligence features could transform Android into a predictive AI assistant that anticipates your habits, routines and needs before you even ask.

Learn about key Android vs iOS differences in this smartphone OS comparison. Understand how each system performs in daily use, customization, security, and user experience. Pixabay, zerotake For anyone buying their first smartphone or switching platforms ...

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sameer Samat teased that “amazing things” are coming with Android 17, describing Android’s shift from a traditional OS to an AI-driven “intelligent system.” He highlighted deeper Gemini integration as part of Android ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. I’ve spent time with the Shiftphone 8, a smartphone pre-installed with e/OS/, and had a chance to see the impact of a ...

Of course, Google can't be the only company to take the blame. Apple deploys a similar system called App Attest for device verification. The GrapheneOS Foundation claims both companies are deploying these systems in parallel to strengthen control over apps and web access.