The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

The 'N' icon in the notification tray indicates that NFC is enabled on your phone. Head to the Settings app or the quick ...

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

Every Android phone running Android 16 and above now has a built-in security feature that protects your device and accounts.

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

Pixel phones may soon get a “double tap to turn off screen” gesture in the Android 16 QPR1 update. A new toggle for this gesture is expected to appear in the Settings app under System > Gestures.

A virtual private network, or VPN for short, is a security tool that encrypts your device's connection to the internet. It works by routing traffic through a different secure server. Beyond the ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...