Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean

That tiny strip at the top of your Android phone is packed with information. With a bit of training, you should be able to ...
Wall Street Journal

India Calls In Military, Blocks App to Lock Down College-Entrance Exam

NEW DELHI—The security detail involves helicopters, air force jets and paramilitary escorts. To prevent breaches, the social-media app Telegram has been temporarily blocked throughout India. The ...
Android

Google Gemini Refuses to Make Phone Calls on Android and Cars in New Bug [Update: Fixed]

A new bug within Google’s Gemini application is preventing users from making hands-free phone calls via voice commands. The glitch, which triggers a generic ...
Android Police

I let a friend try to 'snatch' my phone to test Android's new motion-sensor lock

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
9to5Mac

iOS 27 adds unique new setting to personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen

Last year, iOS 26 added the ability to make the Lock Screen clock larger than ever—at least for the Liquid Glass style. But in iOS 27, Apple is moving the opposite direction. Now, you can minimize the ...
BGR

5 Emergency Features To Enable On Your Android Phone Before It's Too Late

The interconnected world we can access with our smartphones isn't just for making it easier to send cat pictures to each other. Smartphones can also serve as a vital lifeline in a variety of emergency ...
Android Police

I found a Good Lock equivalent for Pixel, and the subtle tweaks have changed everything

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...
TechSpot

Android can now detect when scammers are faking calls from your contacts

Editor's take: Large language models and other AI technologies have increased the number of tools scammers can use to impersonate people over the phone. Google is now trying to fight this "phone slop" ...
ZDNet

How to get your files off an Android phone with a broken screen - for free

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BGR

This Android Feature Might Be Slowing Your Phone Down - Here's How To Disable It

On select Android phones, there's a feature that increases the total random access memory (RAM) capacity by using the phone's internal storage as swap space, also known as swap memory. It is often ...
CNET

Android Update Adds Fake Call Detection, Expands AirDrop Compatibility

Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...