That tiny strip at the top of your Android phone is packed with information. With a bit of training, you should be able to ...

Chances are you're only using your Android phone's volume buttons for one thing. Here's how they can handle much more with ...

Transform your unused Android phone into a professional home security camera using free apps. Learn setup, compare to Wyze ...

Your phone's been doing all of this for years. You just kept downloading apps for it anyway.

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 ...

A new update is now rolling out to the OnePlus 13, with the September 2025 Android security patch. That’s not all, however, as OnePlus included a number of other changes in the changelog. New OnePlus ...

Typically, your iPhone lays flat on your desk or nightstand while it's locked and charging. To see any useful information, you'd need to pick it up, but a feature called StandBy Mode turns your iPhone ...

There are a ton of amazing must-have Android apps out there. However, there are a few that stand out above the rest. Many users will have personal preferences, but some apps better juggle ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Why Block Volume Buttons on Android? Accidental volume changes can be frustrating, especially when you miss important calls or notifications due to low volume settings. Blocking volume buttons on your ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...