One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Storing car keys on Android requires a wallet app such as Samsung Wallet or Google Wallet, and usually requires a pairing ...

Don't ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box – here's some you need.

Smartphones have replaced several kinds of everyday electronics over the years. This includes gadgets like radios, dedicated digital cameras, and calculators. You can ...

At I/O 2025 in May, Google demoed the latest research prototype of Project Astra that could retrieve content from the web/Chrome, search and play YouTube videos, search through your emails, make calls ...

Most websites require JavaScript to function properly. JavaScript settings depend on your browser. Each browser has its own settings menu. Chrome is the most commonly used browser on Android. Once ...

Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance usually erodes in small, frustrating steps as apps pile up temporary ...

The Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, is expanding its mandate against Android use for official purposes. According to reports from the Israeli media, IDF officers with ranks above Lieutenant Colonel are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google has come under fire for releasing upgrades and feature updates ...

Learn how to turn on hotspot on Android devices and securely share your mobile data with your laptop or tablet.

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...