There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

Smartphones have become an integral part of everyday life, and yet most users rarely look deeper into their settings once the initial setup is complete. However, the settings menu hides crucial tools ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. You’re standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for an elevator. You have no more than a minute to kill. And yet, before ...

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 ...

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

Like any other operating system, Android regularly releases updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes to phones and tablets. If you own an Android device, it's important to know ...

Identity Check requires mandatory biometric authentication, in addition to a PIN. The opt-in feature will engage when using your phone outside a trusted location ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me) ...