Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

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A major Android system update often introduces new options you haven't seen before. Updates may revert hidden or overlooked features on your Android phone to default without notice, and change device ...

Google has added a new setting that lets you use your Pixel 9’s Fingerprint Unlock even when its screen is off. Previously, your Pixel 9’s screen had to be turned on in order for its fingerprint ...

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Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s latest and ...

The split screen feature on Android phones lets you view two apps simultaneously on the same screen. This feature has been around for years. The advent of foldable phones means there are more ways to ...

Enabling face recognition adds an extra layer of security while making unlocking your phone fast and effortless ...

The toggle to enable the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature is missing from Android 16 Beta 4, but it’s still possible to enable it via a hidden command. Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock allows Pixel ...

It looks as if the latest Android 16 Beta 3 will solve an age-old Pixel limitation, which is keeping the fingerprint scanner active when the screen is off. No more needing to wake the screen first and ...