How to enter Safe Mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Safe mode helps you see if a buggy app is causing your Android phone to crash, freeze, or slow down. Here's how.

The $30 Android camera app that makes my phone photos look like they were shot on film

VSCO helps smartphone photos feel like a creative choice rather than a perfect representation ...

Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster

Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.

5 Apps You Might Not Realize Are Compatible With Android Auto

A few everyday apps have Android Auto support that is easy to overlook. These five options add streaming, audiobooks, messages, and more.

Your Android phone has a secret update menu - here's how it works

If you have an Android device and haven't visited its System services page yet, you're inadvertently leaving important ...
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I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Android app sideloading is about to completely change (again), and I'm worried

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, presenting some cause for concern.

How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.