How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
Techno-Science.net

Android 17 Beta : How to Download and Install on Eligible Devices

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...
9to5google

Google is now rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel [U]

Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. Android Canary was ...
autoevolution

Google Resumes Work on Unreleased Android Auto Features, Spotted in Latest Update

Google has quietly resumed work on radio and AC integration in Android Auto as part of the latest beta build. The company has never commented on these features, but evidence that such functionality ...
Forbes

Work From Home Or Anywhere: Best Companies And Careers For Remote Jobs, According To FlexJobs

Looking for remote jobs that will allow you to travel the world or work from home? FlexJobs’ new report lists the 10 best companies and 10 best roles for work from home jobs and remote work. Looking ...
Engadget

Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...
Tom's Guide

Android just got a trio of powerful anti-theft upgrades — here's how they work

Samsung Phones Samsung just did the impossible with the Galaxy S26 Ultra — I can't decide which of these two new features I like more Android Phones Google's bringing a bunch more upgrades to Android ...
PC World

These Bluetooth trackers are $9 each and work with both iOS and Android

The Ugreen Finder Duo works like any other Bluetooth tracker, except it can be paired with devices on Apple’s Find My network or Google’s Find hub app. When within range, the tracker can be made to ...
Android Police

Here's the one Android setting I enable to be more productive at work

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...
SlashGear

How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work?

In late November 2025, Google announced it had made AirDrop compatible with Android, allowing iPhone and Mac users to share files wirelessly with Android phones. Apple was not involved in the ...