Google's strongest security features are tucked behind a single toggle. Turn it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

With the Advanced Protection feature on Android 16, we can see Google's vision geared towards safer and secure devices. With the increasing prevalence of spam and scams, it is the need of the hour. If ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 was released for Pixel phones on August 20. The latest beta build previews some of the features coming ...

If you've ever caught yourself squinting at your screen late at night, you already know why Dark Mode feels like a lifesaver. It swaps out the blinding whites for cooler shades of gray and black, ...

In today's digital world, Android smartphones have become essential companions in our everyday lives. Whether you want to stay connected with loved ones, boost your productivity, or enjoy ...

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The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK is being tested for the second time.

The year is 2015. You plug your Android phone in to charge, and a helpful little timer tells you how long it should take. You pop on an episode of Narcos. Life is good. Your friend with an iPhone?

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Apps loaded with malware have been a problem on Android phones for years, and a key reason behind it is the open nature of the operating system. Unlike iOS, which only allows installation of apps from ...

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 ...