Most people just accept their phones as sealed boxes, stuffed with whatever apps came preinstalled or happen to be trending on the Play Store. I decided to go another way. Every part of my daily ...

As a smartphone reviewer, a good chunk of my day involves being on my phone. After all, how can I find what I like and dislike about the eighth or ninth budget Android phone of the year without ...

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

Setting up a new Android phone? Discover essential features like Notification History, Find Hub, Theft Detection, Bedtime ...

The first truly functional version of Android’s upcoming desktop mode has leaked, offering a first glimpse of what the long-awaited and highly requested feature will look like. The system will work ...

The reality of modern smartphone usage is chaos. You deal with a relentless barrage of pings, an aggressive buzz of vibration on your desk, and displays constantly lighting up, demanding your ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to ...

Android 16's new 90:10 split-screen mode makes launching, using, and switching between two apps a more realistic productivity hack.

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We're expecting to hear a good deal more about Android 15 at Google's next Pixel event on August 13. It seems like a relatively ...