That old Gmail username? You can finally change it
…Sign in to your Android Police account At the beginning of this year, Google updated one of its Gmail support pages to highlight support for username change . The option would finally enable…
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NotebookLM is readying a new feature to make its notebooks easier to understand
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
I removed Samsung's unremovable apps, and now my phone zips along
…I force-stopped Galaxy Store, cleared its data, and disabled the auto-update and auto-install toggles. As a result, the unwanted installations stopped, and the storage and background data they'd…
Android Auto bug streak continues with missing signal icon
…Just last week, Google rolled out an update to address the Android Auto disconnection issues that Pixel and Galaxy users have been reporting. Unfortunately, users can't seem to catch a break…
My Galaxy S26 just tapped me on the shoulder, and I'm honestly amazed
…Google’s Magic Cue feels tied to the Google ecosystem as it tends to build features for its own apps first. It’s great if you live in Gmail, Google Calendar, and…
NotebookLM just got smarter about your sources
…Google's consistent updates have only made the AI notebook better, with the recent Gemini integration through notebooks further enhancing its capabilities. Now, Google is solving another pain point of using NotebookLM…
Samsung's One UI 8.5 is finally here, and I can't wait to try it
…Sign in to your Android Police account After a lengthy beta period, the next big One UI update for your Samsung flagship is finally here. One UI 8.5 builds on One…
One UI 9 is readying a strict control to combat your app addiction
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
Your Galaxy S26 will now restart itself after 72 hours
…Galaxy S26 owners report that the phone’s first software update, which includes the February 2026 security patch, adds a new "Inactivity restart" option under Settings > Security and Privacy > More security . As…
I tried replacing Gboard, and this open source keyboard was the only one that impressed me
Anu Joy Mar 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…