Samsung’s One UI 8.5 improves fingerprint recognition accuracy with a new “Improve accuracy” option to deliver a faster ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

by Chris Harper — Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 02:44 PM EDT Impressive strides have been happening in efforts to play x86 games on ARM devices, even Windows x86 games on Android mobile platforms—and ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...

Raphael Gomes tests the hot knife hack to resize Ziplock bags. Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on peace board Leader linked to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans dead after US strike: ...

Motorola has opened access to the Android 16 beta program for eight additional devices. The list includes several high-end Razr models, a few Edge series phones, as well as a budget Moto G phone. The ...

Google is introducing a native App Lock feature for Android Automotive that lets you secure specific apps behind a PIN. Known as “sensitive app protection,” this feature allows you to lock third-party ...

A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...

Google has released the December 2025 Android security bulletin, addressing 107 vulnerabilities, including two flaws actively exploited in targeted attacks. The two high-severity vulnerabilities are ...