The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple ...

Android 16's new Quick Settings panel features resizable tiles and additional elements for enhanced customization. Swipe down ...

Android’s ability to open up apps by default when certain links are selected or certain pages visited in Chrome or another browser is a powerful feature. But that doesn’t always mean it’s a desirable ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

Google quietly added a new way for Pixel users to move tiles in the Quick Settings panel with the Android 16 QPR1 update. Here's how to do it.

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

First things first, credit where credit’s due: Moving to a new Android phone has gotten a lot easier over the years.

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...

Most modern Android phones can be rebooted via a menu in the Quick Settings pull-down. If not, a power and volume button ...