Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before USB-C entered the scene in 2014, smartphones used mini USB and micro USB, as well as the Lightning Port, exclusive to Apple devices.

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 ...

There have been many times that Android phones have copied UI elements that were first introduced on iPhones. I’m not usually that picky about these features since I frequently switch between Android ...

Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance drops gradually as cached files pile up, background services multiply, and system animations strain aging hardware. The good news is that ...

Smartphones, like crabs, have evolved into their "perfect" form, so the biggest improvements from this point forward are mostly on the software side of things. In 2025, Android 16 arrived, an ...