Google Play is about to warn you before apps disappear
…Current policy Right now, the Play Store only updates users about app if there is a security concern. This is done via Google Play Protect, which periodically scans devices for harmful apps…
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Google is dropping support for almost every Chromecast except this one
…Chromecasts that get a “no” in the “Currently receiving critical security updates” column are: Chromecast with Google TV (4K) and Chromecast Voice Remote Chromecast (3rd gen) Chromecast Ultra Chromecast Audio Chromecast (2nd…
Google’s April 2026 Pixel update tackles some annoying bugs
…Sign in to your Android Police account Google has started rolling out the April 2026 update for compatible Pixel phones and tablets. Since the March 2026 update was a Feature Drop packing…
My Galaxy S26 Ultra is infinitely better since I tweaked these settings
…Go to Security and privacy . Tap Auto Blocker and turn off the toggle. By default, the Turn on automatically option is enabled, which means Auto Blocker will turn itself back on after…
I finally stopped letting my phone's default settings limit me, thanks to this little-known Android power utility
…Thanks to my current role with Android Police, I learned to appreciate user security and privacy, leading me into studying Cyber Security. My first Android phone was the Samsung Galaxy Note II…
This smartphone browser might finally kill Chrome on your Windows laptop (and it's not what you think)
…Samsung Browser holds the promise of becoming better in the future Since it is a Chromium browser, you’ll get frequent updates. You will get security patches quickly and be on the…
I spent a week using Ask Gemini to answer my most pressing questions — here's how it went
…Thanks to my current role with Android Police, I learned to appreciate user security and privacy, leading me into studying Cyber Security. My first Android phone was the Samsung Galaxy Note II…
Samsung just added AirDrop to the Galaxy S26, and the walled garden is officially dead
…This is far more secure than using an ad-riddled third-party transfer app or an unencrypted cloud link. I also appreciate the "Everyone" visibility quirk. It mirrors Apple's privacy settings…
I used the Xiaomi Buds 6 and they've got what it takes to beat the Galaxy Buds 4
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 comes with an unexpected fingerprint scanner upgrade
…While the Galaxy S26 features the same hardware, there's a new option to " Improve accuracy " in the fingerprints settings page ( Settings > Security and privacy > Screen lock and biometrics > Fingerprints ). From here…