Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 brings a simple yet nifty upgrade to the flashlight tile in Quick Settings: a brightness slider. The flashlight tile is no longer just a basic on/off switch. Instead, you can ...

One of the first items I always enable when I get a new Android phone is developer mode. This hidden menu is designed to cater to the needs of developers, and it contains numerous valuable items for ...

Google has rolled out its December security update. The update patches 107 security vulnerabilities. Two of the security flaws may have already been exploited. Constantly keeping all your hardware and ...

What just happened? Android's annual major releases have gone the same way as its dessert-themed names. The current Android 16 QPR2 rollout marks the end of a single big update to the operating system ...

Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades Your email has been sent Google has officially started rolling out the latest set of Android 16 features, marking a major change ...

With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, ...

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

The vast majority of Android games use touchscreen controls, which makes sense since most Android devices are smartphones or tablets. However, there’s a growing number of Android games you can play ...

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 ...

This is important because: Android on Snapdragon X could collide with Chromebook and Copilot+ turf while putting fresh pressure on WoA. If OEMs test real Android 16 builds on PC-class chips, the ...