Google's toughest security tools are behind a single toggle. Switch it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...

Many of us tend to download every app that catches our eye without giving it a second thought. If you're using an Android device, you're often downloading these apps from the Google Play Store itself, ...

A new Google update is adding several features to Android phones. A new AI writing tool for Gboard is on the way. An upgraded Emoji Keyboard will help you find the ...

In case you’re a Verizon customer, you probably noticed that your phone was on SOS today, August 30, 2025. People across the United States — mainly on the East Coast and in parts of California — ...

Self-hosting services save you from subscription costs and give you control over your data. While I’ve previously experimented with self-hosted media servers and file storage, I only really dove into ...

LineageOS 22.1 based on Android 15 QPR1 is now available for over 100 devices. The latest version of LineageOS brings Android 15 changes as well as a new music player and PDF reader. LineageOS 21 is ...

Over time, every phone will slow down, and your Android is no exception to this. Endless loading screens, apps that suddenly lag, and screen freezes become a common hassle. Rather than upgrading to a ...

Google has started rolling out customizable calling cards for the beta versions of its Android Contacts and Phone apps. Android Authority found clues that the company was working on the feature back ...

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