Upcoming Android devices running Android 16 will soon help users protect themselves from IMSI-catchers, colloquially known as Stingrays. These devices pretend to be legitimate cell towers and trick ...

Every year we feel like we've reached peak smartphone, and yet, we continue to receive phones with better cameras, faster processors, and screens that bend in half. New chips bring not just ...

Q. What are some features on my Android phone that can make my experience better? A. Here are six features on my phone that help me with productivity and support better work/life balance. For this ...

The latest Android phones offer up to seven years of software and security updates. But this doesn't necessarily mean that you hang onto an Android phone for that long. It's a welcome upgrade that ...

Google is working on a new Secure Lock feature for Android. Secure Lock is a new feature that’ll let you remotely lock down your Android device, putting it into an enhanced security state. When in ...

Smartphones contain a treasure trove of personal data, which makes them a worthwhile target for hackers. However, law enforcement is not above snooping on cell phones, and their tactics are usually ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) forum, 5.3 billion phones were thrown away in 2022. If that wasn't shocking ...

Inarguably, one of the worst things that can happen mid-conversation while texting is that your signal drops or you run into a problem sending outgoing messages. There are a wide variety of reasons ...

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 ...