Originally Android apps were only developed in Java, targeting the Dalvik Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and its associated ...

If you’ve got a Google Pixel phone, getting Android 12 is usually pretty straightforward. Most of the time, you can just grab it right over the air, just like any other update. Google rolls these out ...

Next year, Google will prohibit sideloading on Android—one of the few prominent things differentiating the Android operating system from Apple's iOS. Per the forthcoming policy, Google will ask all ...

Anker has a truly wild new USB-C charger launching later this month, with the “Prime” charger supporting 160W output, a built-in display, and an app on your phone. The Anker Prime Charger 160W is a ...

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, ...

There comes a time when all great apps must die, especially if Microsoft owns them. Redmond has taken many tools away from me, from Sunrise Calendar to Wunderlist, and now it’s hooking Microsoft Lens ...

While Google Docs is an excellent tool in its own right, it has a few issues that can be hard to overlook. After using it daily for years, I grew frustrated with its file management system — or rather ...

A frustrating Android 16 bug is causing some users to miss notifications, as new alerts are silent when an existing notification is in the shade. The good news is that Google has acknowledged the ...

The popular lottery app Jackpocket has been suspended in Ohio for violating state terms and conditions. Jackpocket, recently acquired by DraftKings, will remain inactive in the state until its ...