Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...

Various Google services on top of the mobile operating system make up the modern Android experience. Google is now adding a new ‘System services’ settings page to manage all the background services ...

Make sure your Android phone is up to date on the OS front. Keeping it up to date will make it snappier and install the latest security protocols. You can go to Settings > General > System Update to ...

Android operating systems in 2025 are what individual phone brands make of them. Android 16 is publicly available as part of the Android Open Source Project, but it’s barebones, and brands like Google ...

Full One UI 8.5 changelog listed. List eligible devices. New Galaxy AI tools, camera boosts, and faster system performance ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

After years of neglect, Google is finally bringing some widget goodness back to the Android lock screen interface, and it's ...

Samsung’s One UI has evolved over the years into one of the most refined and user-friendly custom Android skins. While many OEMs offer variations on the stock Android experience, One UI stands out as ...

The Double Pinch Gesture in One UI 8 (tapping your thumb and index finger twice) is now a major navigation feature. It ...

In today's digital world, Android smartphones have become essential companions in our everyday lives. Whether you want to stay connected with loved ones, boost your productivity, or enjoy ...

December’s update is huge. There are more than a hundred fixes across core Android and Samsung specific platforms. More ...