The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you're willing to put in some work, ...

Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

Google is adding a new dashboard to streamline updates of crucial background services on Android. It’s called “System services” and can be found on your Android ...

The latest Android System Intelligence app update brings Material 3 Expressive design changes to more Android settings. The build introduced revamped settings pages for Now Playing, At a Glance, Live ...

Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious app in your Android system settings called "SafetyCore"? If so, you're not alone. Introduced in late 2024, this system service aims to enhance on-device ...

Android 16 introduces a new API, SettingsPreferenceService, that allows apps to integrate their settings directly into the Android Settings app, potentially creating a unified settings experience. The ...

With Predictive Back, users can see what page they will be returning to in apps, and Android 14 is testing bringing this preview to Quick Settings and other elements of the System UI. Google started ...

Your Android phone comes pre-installed with several apps. If you have a phone that runs stock Android, like a Google Pixel, these will mostly consist of Google's own ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...

First things first, credit where credit’s due: Moving to a new Android phone has gotten a lot easier over the years.