I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

When we talk about Android customization, we tend to focus on the home screen and the ocean of exceptional Android launchers that let you take total control of that environment. Few ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 started rolling out to Pixel phones on June 10. The update brings some meaningful new features, like support for new ...

The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you're willing to put in some work, ...

First things first, credit where credit’s due: Moving to a new Android phone has gotten a lot easier over the years.