One UI is Samsung's user interface for its Android phones, smartwatches, and Galaxy Book laptops. Its most common appearance is as the launcher for Samsung Galaxy phones. If you've used a Galaxy phone ...

Xiaomi put rumors to rest by confirming that it won’t be launching MIUI 15 as its next software update, but rather a new Android skin called HyperOS. The new name suggests a more comprehensive upgrade ...

There was a time when “Android skin” was a dirty word, something that frustrated and inhibited the entire platform. Times have changed, though; in fact, many are incredible options, and they make ...

Xiaomi recently announced that it would do away with MIUI and move its Android devices over to a new, practically identical Android skin called HyperOS. Now, that update is going global and the ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Steve was a Senior Writer at AP, where he covered over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...