More than 30% of Android phones still run Android 12 or older. That’s bad enough. But OEMs take time to deploy these fixes, ...

To ensure I keep on top of my phone's security settings, I keep an Android security checklist that I revisit regularly. Here's what's on it.

Find out if your phone is listening to you with these simple tips & tricks. Discover expert tips on how to combat and prevent ...

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Google is not Android, and Android is not Google. Step forward, Murena, which leverages the open-source Android project to ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Android is the most-used operating system on the planet. In this era of constant security attacks, that means Google's mobile OS has a target on its back. Without taking a few measures of your own, ...

You can easily customize the Quick Settings panel to suit your needs. Simply swipe down twice to open the full Quick Settings tab, then tap the pencil-shaped icon (the Edit icon) in the top-right ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

Google Chrome is still the default browser on most Android phones, but a growing set of alternatives now match its ...