Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.

Android's USB tethering lets you share internet from your phone, but it may fail sometimes. Checking the USB cable and updating USB drivers can help.

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These helpful new features aren't yet available to the masses — but they're there and ready for you, if you know where to find 'em.

Lawnchair is an open source project built on Launcher3, the same AOSP foundation as Google's launcher. The developers' philosophy is simple. Use the Pixel Launcher's foundation, integrate its ...

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it from the keyboard.

Start a task on one Android device and continue it on another without losing progress. Broad support for Android phones, tablets, and Windows PCs via Continuity SDK. Secure, encrypted cross-device ...

Learn how you can prepare your Android device for Google's Find Hub network and pair Bluetooth tracker tags for comprehensive device and item tracking.

New hidden features in iOS 26 you're most likely missing out on because they didn't make headlines, but are useful.

No one likes dropping offline, especially if you need to stay in contact. Get expert tips for boosting your cellphone signal on iPhone or Android.

Apple has added eight new Background Sounds in iOS 26, including Babble, Steam, Airplane, Boat, Bus, Train, Rain On Roof, and Quiet Night. Add the Background Sounds control to Control Center to try ...