Android OEMs have been notorious for killing apps in the background. Particularly, MIUI has had an aggressive optimization approach to battery optimization in the past. It prefers preserving a small ...

Alongside the Google Play Store, Google Play Services is one of the most important apps on any Android phone. It helps connect everything, provides easy tools for app developers, and helps older ...

Google I/O is the company’s biggest event of the year. Even the launch of the Pixel 10 series later in 2025 won’t compare in size and scope to I/O. This week, I was lucky enough to attend I/O on the ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...

I’ve always found those little toast notifications on my Android phone mildly irritating. In this article, I’ll show you how to banish them for good, so you can enjoy a cleaner, less interrupted ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I recently upgraded my "unsupported" PC to ...

Learn how easy it is to sign into your Google Account using the Smart Lock app on iPhone without needing two-factor authentication codes. The Google Smart Lock application for iOS can use your iPhone ...