I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler ...

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 takes cell network security to the next level

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 upgrades mobile network security with a SIM security timeline, cipher details, and expanded cellular ...

Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft

For years, Android anti-theft protection was more reactionary than proactive. Users are all too familiar with traditional ...
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Android 17 QPR2 adds App lock to Pixel

When you long-press an application for the Actions menu, “App lock” appears at the bottom to join App info, Pause app, ...

10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know

Gboard is the default keyboard option for a staggering number of Android smartphones across the globe, and it's not just ...

I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time

Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No ...
Android Police

Google is right to make sideloading harder on Android

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
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5 Ways To Make Your Android Phone's Home Screen Actually Useful

Out of the box, your Android phone's home screen is just a clutter of apps the manufacturer thinks you want to use. You get a few preloaded apps including several from Google itself. Most of the time, ...