These lesser-known Android features are not the easiest to find, but you'll be glad to have them at your fingertips when you ...

Update, May 20, 2025: This story, originally published May 19, has been updated with more information surrounding the secure ...

To this day, I tend to prefer pattern unlock over a more standard PIN lock screen setup. In the late 2000s and into the 2010s, one of the more distinctive elements of the Android operating system ...

If you've used your Android phone long enough, you may already know and use many of its features. However, there are very ...

Android's Remote Lock is a nifty idea to help secure your phone. Now, a teardown has revealed changes coming that make it ...

Google Smart Lock, or Extend Unlock, makes it easy to get into your devices, bypassing screen lock security. It’s a very convenient feature, as you can set it the phone not to require a PIN ...

It has been announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have an option to unlock ... enter your PIN to wake your system from sleep mode.' The original Nintendo Switch also had a 'screen lock ...

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Google Wallet introduced a “verify it’s you” requirement, and now appears to be extending that to the entire Android app.

Android devices are known for their open ecosystem and customization options. One aspect that often sets Android apart is its flexibility in installing apps and games through APK files. By ...

Google is adopting a new 90:10 screen ratio for split-screen to make multitasking easier on Android phones. Users will be able to quickly swap between the primary and secondary apps as needed.

Google has announced a major update to Android’s privacy and security features, aiming to better protect users from scams, ...