Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android's Restore Credentials simplifies logging into apps during phone upgrades. The feature bypasses manual logins behind the ...

The loss of essential photos or app data can happen on any Android device. It also feels even more stressful, especially if there is no immediate backup. Yet, acting correctly in the first few minutes ...

Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging back into apps when switching to a new device. Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

In the event of such incidents, having a backup means you have a safety net, allowing you to restore your phone to its former condition without significant loss. The restoration process is designed to ...

The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

The Restore Credentials API addresses the frustration of being logged out of apps when switching Android devices. By implementing this API to transfer login tokens silently, Uber estimates it will ...

Many Android users have reported an unusual issue on WhatsApp where photos, videos, and other media files suddenly disappear from chats after updating the app. The problem has mainly affected users ...