If you're not careful, your Android just might be spying on you. Over the past 12 months, more and more hackers have turned to spyware to try and steal user data, snooping on users' messages, photos, ...

Here are the clear signs your Android or iPhone is being monitored, how to detect them, and practical ways to protect your privacy. With so many apps asking for permission to access your microphone, ...

Upcoming Android devices running Android 16 will soon help users protect themselves from IMSI-catchers, colloquially known as Stingrays. These devices pretend to be legitimate cell towers and trick ...

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 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

No, you're not seeing things: Your Android device sometimes displays a small green dot in the status bar. Likely nestled next to your battery icon, it comes and goes, but never seems to stick around.