There are multiple benefits to rooting an Android device. Foremost among the benefits is the ability to add custom ROMs on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to add some more spice to your device ...

So, you’ve rooted your Android device and now you’ve been granted access to a host of Android subsystems that were formerly restricted. Since you’ve gone through the effort of rooting your Android, ...

The free app for all Android phones will let you know who, and potentially why, a random phone number is calling. Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile ...

One of the best things about Android is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, using icon packs, or more. But for ...

Last week on our Android customization series we started looking at a root app called GravityBox. This is a powerful Xposed module that looks after little tweaks all around your rooted Android device.

Google’s Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple’s iOS, and by the end of 2010 it’s expected to overtake RIM’s BlackBerry as America’s leading ...

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is here, bringing new features including Google Now on Tap, automatic cloud backup of app data, a customizable Quick Settings area, and the ability to decide which permissions ...

Krystle Vermes is a Boston-based news reporter for Android Police. She is a graduate of the Suffolk University journalism program, and has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor in ...

Welcome to the world of font customization on Android devices! While the default system font on your Android phone is functional, you may be looking to add some personal flair or improve readability.

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

Most Android devices come with at least a few basic apps pre-installed. Some come with a lot of apps that you may not want or need. And while this isn’t something that’s unique to Android device, the ...

Upgrading a smartphone might not always be the best option for some users since it can affect the performance of some programs. There's also a looming issue about the hardware failure which persists ...