The state of USB Type-C audio and the new market for compatible headphones and dongles is, quite frankly, a trainwreck. Headphones sometimes only work with specific smartphone brands, dongles don’t ...

Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 8 series will soon support lossless audio over USB-C, but that same port can’t (officially) be used for video out. In last week’s Reddit AMA for Android 14, ...

You don't need a DAC strictly for audio quality, but there are other benefits to consider.

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Offering premium sound quality, USB-C connectivity with a DAC, and seamless integration with iPhones and Android smartphones, the Axion IEMs are Campfire Audio’s most affordable earphones yet.

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Apple announced the new iPhone 15 series today, with a handful of updates for the company's annual slate of smartphones. If you ...

Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.

Wired earphones are trending again, and you may want them for style reasons and utility. After years of dominance by truly wireless earbuds, the simple act of plugging in earphones feels intentional, ...

Each year millions of old smartphones are either tossed as e-waste or are condemned to lie unloved in dusty drawers, despite the hardware in them usually being still perfectly fine. Reusing these ...

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi work in tandem to power the wireless Android Auto experience.