You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first

With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable ...

What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?

Which Bluetooth codec is best is situational, dependent upon what devices you're using to send and receive audio and the ...
9to5google

Android’s Find Hub app now lets you remove old Bluetooth headphones & earbuds

The Find Hub app on Android is super useful for tracking down lost gear through the use of trackers or just other Android devices linked to your Google account, but it can easily get bogged down by ...
TechRepublic

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Arrives for Pixel Phones With Gemini, Bluetooth Fixes

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 fixes Gemini-related reboots, Bluetooth failures, and missing notifications while ending beta support for the Pixel 6 series. Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for ...
Engadget

Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

You get in the car, turn it on, and your phone just connects to your entertainment system. Wireless Android Auto launches automatically on the dashboard and you're good to go. No cable. No fumbling to ...
CNN

I’ve tested the best Bluetooth trackers for months. These 3 are the most reliable

In 2026, tech companies tweaked and tuned the bet Bluetooth trackers to make it easier to keep tabs on your luggage, wallet and keys. The buzziest launch was Apple’s AirTag 2. But heavyweights Chipolo ...
The Verge

The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. For those of us who don’t ever seem to know where our keys or wallets have gone. For those of us who don’t ever ...
The Conversation

What is Bluetooth and how does it work?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. What is Bluetooth? – Henry, age 13, Somerville, ...
PC World

These Bluetooth trackers are $9 each and work with both iOS and Android

The Ugreen Finder Duo works like any other Bluetooth tracker, except it can be paired with devices on Apple’s Find My network or Google’s Find hub app. When within range, the tracker can be made to ...
TechSpot

Android's Bluetooth car audio problem has gone unfixed for over a year

Bottom line: Bluetooth was designed to make short-range wireless connectivity between different devices quick and straightforward. However, according to several user reports, some of the most ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If ...
Mashable

6 Android Bluetooth trackers that work just as well as AirTags

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. For a long time, Apple ...