Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

ICCID is a unique identifier for the SIM card Knowing the SIM number will help you better manage it Users can also dial *#06# in the phone app to locate the SIM number ...

Having trouble trying to bypass iCloud activation lock on your iPhone or iPad? Or looking for a way to iCloud activation lock removal on iPhone 13? It can be really frustrating, especially if you ...

Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update is here, and it’s a pretty impressive one. This latest quarterly platform release comes with several user-facing changes, and one of the biggest among them is lock ...

The Nubia M153 engineering prototype, the first smartphone to feature ByteDance’s Doubao AI assistant in a preview version, has sold out on ZTE’s official online store at a price of RMB 3,499 ($495).

Getting Android Auto wireless in our cars has become significantly more convenient since the debut of wireless adapters like AAWireless and Motorola MA1, as these devices make the transition from ...

Losing your phone can leave you in panic mode, especially when the battery dies. The good news is that both Apple and Android offer built-in tools that help you track a missing device even when it is ...

The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025. Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ...

My journey with Android started off with Android 1.5, which was known as Cupcake (as Google previously named every Android version after desserts). Since then, I've seen Android maturing over the ...

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 ...