Third-party launchers used to solve a problem that Android phones no longer have.

Features that were ahead of Google's vision ...

Only after glimpsing over Android's history do we find just how frequently the operating system reinvigorated the user experience by trying out new features. Remember Androidify, an app created by ...

Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google is preparing to have Android open Captive Portal pages in an Android Custom Tab instead of an Android WebView. A Captive Portal is a web page that many public Wi-Fi networks present before they ...

While Android Auto gives you safe access to your phone's navigation, messages, calling, and more while driving, using the ...

Google has come a long way in making tab groups on the mobile version of Chrome not so annoying. When this feature first came out, it was met with a very lukewarm response. However, according to a new ...

Android isn't just for tech enthusiasts. There are distinct advantages that make it a better fit than an iPhone would be for ...