Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

From micro-USB to USB Type-C, the USB port on smartphones has come a long way. While improvements in charging and transfer speeds remain at the core of this evolution, the scope of use for the USB ...

For some years now, smartphones have had a built-in feature that protects against unauthorized access via USB. In iOS and Android, you get pop-ups that ask for confirmation when a data USB connection ...

Android 16 introduces a powerful new security measure that automatically blocks USB connections when your phone is locked, requiring device authentication before any external USB drives or peripherals ...

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...