I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Android 17 features a number of location privacy updates, with the latest introduced in Beta 3 being the “location button.” The new location button provides “simplified access for one time use,” with ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...

Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design. We’ve spotted a range of new icons that display the phone’s cellular connectivity strength ...

When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more about that persistent access. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...

Your Android phone's status bar tells you a lot about what's currently happening on your device. It's where you look to find out what time it is, how long until you need to recharge, and whether or ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

Rebooting your Android phone is often recommended as one of the ways to remove any temporary bottlenecks in the phone's performance, as it clears the memory, closes any unused apps running in the ...

Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...