Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life, but the apps we install often demand permissions that go beyond their actual function. From accessing your contacts to tracking your location, ...

Android apps often have the tendency to auto-start without user permission, which can lead to battery drain, performance issues, and unnecessary background activity. To regain control over your device ...

Any burgeoning new technology is almost always met with criticisms — some justified, and others not so much. Lately, Google’s Gemini has been the focus of such critiques. Last month, Gemini was under ...

Not every Android app you install needs your location, microphone, or contact list—yet many help themselves anyway. If you haven't checked your privacy settings in a while, now's the time to shut the ...

Managing app permissions on your Samsung Galaxy device helps protect your privacy and improve battery life. This guide explains which permissions to disable and how to manage them effectively.

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone. The rollout of this change started ...

Malware targeting Android devices has increased, often exploiting permissions that users unknowingly grant. While Android's open nature makes it a target, you can protect your device by carefully ...

Concerned about privacy? Discover five hidden Android settings, including Location History and background scanning, that ...

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 ...