Android phones will often contain apps that you aren’t able to uninstall. All of the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) stick their own apps on your phone before it ever reaches you, and the ...

Pixel phones have a lot less bloatware than most other Android brands. But they still come packed with a whole raft of Google ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences These directions apply to Android phones from Samsung and Google.

Samsung’s new Auto Blocker feature in One UI 6 gives users granular control over app sideloading. It also updates Samsung Message Guard, with protections now extending to apps like WhatsApp. Samsung ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become the hub of our daily activities, from communication to entertainment, and even shopping. For iPhone users, the convenience of purchasing apps and ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Let's start here: I don't hate the Apple ...

Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.