Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

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Android is now “more like iPhone.” That should not be a surprise. It has been coming for some time, and Android 15 and Android 16 put security and privacy front and center. Just like iPhone. But it’s ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Your device's Do Not Disturb setup is packing some powerful new punch — but it's up to you to figure out how to embrace it. Setting your phone on silent sure ain’t what it used to be. If you’re among ...

With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer technology, James covers mobile phones, apps, operating systems, wearables, AI, and more.

Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months." As usual, it's first ...

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices today following last month’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2’s ...

A day after Apple announced operating system overhauls at WWDC 2025, Google launched its own set of major software upgrades for phones. Starting Tuesday, a new release of Android 16 is rolling out to ...

I’ve tested tech for nearly a decade, and it’s always been a bit difficult to find the best Android tablet for most people. Unlike the relatively simple decision of finding the right iPad — where 90% ...