Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder ...

Following last year’s settings redesign of Android Backups, Google is now rolling out per-app backup controls. On Pixel, going to Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Backup > Other device data ...

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

I spent the last month replacing Google Gemini with every major AI assistant available on Android. After running ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot through dozens of daily tasks, only one proved ...

Android 17 comes with a lot of improvements in the visual user interface, new security features, parental controls and more.

Google has begun rolling out Android 17 to Pixel smartphones alongside the June Pixel Drop update, bringing a mix of productivity, security and creator-focused features. The update is now available ...

The Android 17 update is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, all the way back to Pixel 6. Review the list below to see if yours is included. Unlike other brands, Google rolls out the update ...

Following four betas, Google is ready to launch Android 17 for Pixel devices. There are a handful of big additions and changes, while today’s release coincides with the June 2026 Pixel (Feature) Drop.