Most people just accept their phones as sealed boxes, stuffed with whatever apps came preinstalled or happen to be trending on the Play Store. I decided to go another way. Every part of my daily ...

Android 16's new 90:10 split-screen mode makes launching, using, and switching between two apps a more realistic productivity hack.

Setting up a new Android phone? Discover essential features like Notification History, Find Hub, Theft Detection, Bedtime ...

As a smartphone reviewer, a good chunk of my day involves being on my phone. After all, how can I find what I like and dislike about the eighth or ninth budget Android phone of the year without ...

Enable these five Android settings immediately to improve security, productivity, sleep quality, and everyday usability on ...

The reality of modern smartphone usage is chaos. You deal with a relentless barrage of pings, an aggressive buzz of vibration on your desk, and displays constantly lighting up, demanding your ...

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

Something to look forward to: Google introduced Android's "desktop mode" in 2019 with Android 10. However, this mode was almost exclusively designed for developers. More recently, Google has improved ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We're expecting to hear a good deal more about Android 15 at Google's next Pixel event on August 13. It seems like a relatively ...

The first truly functional version of Android’s upcoming desktop mode has leaked, offering a first glimpse of what the long-awaited and highly requested feature will look like. The system will work ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...