David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

All of the new gradient icons for Google’s apps that we first saw pop up prior to Google I/O are now rolling out on Android. The rollout is taking its sweet time, but you should start seeing a full ...

Google’s gradient Workspace icons are rolling out across Android, iOS, and web, giving Gmail, Drive, Docs, Calendar, and more a cleaner look. Google’s Workspace icons are getting a cleaner look, with ...

Android 17 isn't trying to sell you one thing, which is unusual. Google's second Android Show on Tuesday, a week before I/O, ran through features that touch almost every part of the phone: the ...

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...

When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more about that persistent access. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, ...

It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Restarting an Android device is easy: you press the power button in combination with either the volume up or down button, and tap Restart in the power menu. But what if one of those buttons isn't ...

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There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...