We're halfway through 2026, so I've rounded up my favorite phones of the year so far.

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

Discover the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) – a premium flip phone with stunning displays, excellent battery life, and a polished design, all for $1,499.

Android 17 introduces stricter limits on failed PIN and password attempts, a hard cap of 20 incorrect entries and duplicate-guess detection. Google has also simplified lockout messages and added a ...

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder ...

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