Android Auto supports third-party apps beyond the Play Store and houses a hidden menu. But how many of our readers know this?

Even if your Android phone boasts impressive specs under the hood, it might not always feel like it's performing at its peak. The culprit often isn't the hardware itself but rather the way it's ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

Getting there requires a classic Google move. Open Android Auto’s app settings, scroll down to Version and permission info, ...

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...

Google has been quietly experimenting with a new, more “expressive” design that enhances navigation and readability. The goal is to create a clearer visual distinction between various menu options.

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 ...

Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and ...

Summary: An Android 16 API indicates that Google could mimic the iOS settings app, onto Android. Though it’s unlikely that this will be widely adopted. The Settings app on any phone is pretty ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Open the Recent Apps menu. Locate the app you want to close. Swipe the app card upward or to the side (varies by device). The ...

As a longtime severe migraine sufferer with high sensitivity, I’ve learned that certain lights, sounds, and moving images can trigger my next 48-hour stay in a dark room. This makes smartphone use a ...