Android's greatest promise has always been choice. It's the open source rebel yell in a world of walled gardens. When I fired up my phone with Android 16, I felt that familiar thrill. I dove headfirst ...

Your Android clock customizations could soon extend beyond your lock screen. Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority found the feature in the code of the latest Android 16 Beta, and while it’s not yet ...

Google has added controller remapping in Android 17 Beta, allowing gamers to customize how their gamepad buttons, sticks, and ...

Are you looking to transform your Android phone home screen into a seamless, personalized interface while maintaining optimal performance? Advanced customization techniques can help you strike the ...

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant ...

Right now, the shiny new QuickStar features are rolling out only for devices running One UI 8.5. That means if you have a Galaxy A37 , Galaxy A57, or any of the Galaxy S26 lineup, you’re in luck.

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, allowing users to personalize their home screen. The update also includes significant ...

Google is working on a new Android feature that will let you customize keyboard shortcuts. This option isn’t live yet, but we spotted code for it in Android 16 preview builds. It’s not clear how ...

While Android has supported game controllers natively for over a decade, the experience isn’t always ideal. Most game engines ...