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 ...

There are privacy settings that keep big tech from tracking you, but finding some of these settings can feel like an archeological expedition. It's not that Android doesn't have privacy protection ...

Google is adding a new dashboard to streamline updates of crucial background services on Android. It’s called “System services” and can be found on your Android ...

Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious app in your Android system settings called "SafetyCore"? If so, you're not alone. Introduced in late 2024, this system service aims to enhance on-device ...

The latest Android System Intelligence app update brings Material 3 Expressive design changes to more Android settings. The build introduced revamped settings pages for Now Playing, At a Glance, Live ...

Android 16 introduces a new API, SettingsPreferenceService, that allows apps to integrate their settings directly into the Android Settings app, potentially creating a unified settings experience. The ...

With Predictive Back, users can see what page they will be returning to in apps, and Android 14 is testing bringing this preview to Quick Settings and other elements of the System UI. Google started ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...

Your Android phone comes pre-installed with several apps. If you have a phone that runs stock Android, like a Google Pixel, these will mostly consist of Google's own ...

If your Android TV has started to lag lately, clearing the cache is a good practice. Here's how and why you should regularly ...