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 ...

Android typically forces low-priority apps to sleep so that they don't drain your phone's battery. Putting apps to sleep means they won't consume a lot of power and won't run in the background ...

The Gemini home screen may get a very different look, with a scrolling feed of suggested prompts revealed in our latest APK teardown.

If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely ...

The new Google Home app looks fancy, but it's still pretty barebones for me. It needs some crucial features to win me back ...

Apple has improved the Lock Screen on iPhones in recent years, making it more customizable than ever and able to display information-rich widgets. In iOS 26, Apple has added another custom option to ...

Buried in the settings, I found a feature called Gemini Apps (previously Extensions). That discovery changed how I use my ...

iOS 26 ushers in a new level of customization, allowing you to craft a home screen that seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetics. With features such as liquid glass design, depth effect ...

After releasing with Wear OS 3, the Google Weather app is now going away with Wear OS 6, though there are some caveats. On Wear OS 5 or earlier, there are no changes, and you can “continue to use and ...

The new Games app includes a Home view where you’ll spend most of your time. Here’s Apple’s description: The Home tab keeps you connected to the games you love, recommends new games, and makes jumping ...

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 ...

The lock screen in iOS 26 has been thoughtfully redesigned to balance practicality with visual sophistication, offering a more dynamic and user-friendly interface. Key updates include: iOS 26 extends ...