25 great uses for an old Android device

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 25 clever ways to put your old Android phone or ...

Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Brings Better Security to Galaxy Phones

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update may bring stronger Galaxy security controls as users report battery drain and overheating after ...
9to5google

This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement. This “advanced flow” is for ...
New Atlas

This privacy-focused Linux phone runs Android apps without all the intrusive tracking

Mobile Technology This privacy-focused Linux phone runs Android apps without all the intrusive tracking By Abhimanyu Ghoshal March 04, 2026 The upcoming Jolla Phone runs on Linux-based Sailfish OS, ...
9to5google

Google says the Android 17 Beta is coming soon

Following the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 earlier today, Google has revealed that the Android 17 Beta is starting soon. Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is the final release in that cycle, and Google ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Do not become a victim to phone attacks. Updated on Feb. 5 with Google’s security advice for ...
Techno-Science.net

Debloat Your Android Phone Properly With Canta, No Root Required

Canta makes debloating Android easy without root or a PC. Using Shizuku’s wireless debugging, it lets you safely remove preinstalled bloatware and even some system apps, shows clear warnings, offers a ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Celery root and parsnip soup is creamy comfort in a bowl, without the cream

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Android Police

I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first

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

Android 17 May Finally Let You Lock Apps Without Third-Party Tools

Google appears to be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17, based on code spotted in a recent Canary build. The feature would let users lock individual apps behind Face Unlock, ...
techtimes

How to Transfer Photos, Move Apps, and Copy Data from iOS to Android Without Losing Anything

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device can be an exciting upgrade, but the process of transferring your data can quickly become complicated. Many users face challenges when attempting to ...
ZDNet

12 reasons to avoid rooting your Android phone at all costs - and the only time I break the rules

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...