What is LineageOS? Learn about the open-source Android ROM that removes bloatware, extends device life, and provides more ...

The update is coming to Pixel phones first, as usual. Google just announced another major Android 16 update. Users will find new ways to customize the interface, improved parental controls, as well as ...

Apple brought RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging to the iPhone with iOS 18 last year, giving green-bubble users access to more features and functions. But what exactly is possible with RCS on ...

Android System Webview is an important Android component; hence it's important to keep it as is. It helps apps open web pages within them, without the need of opening the webpage in your default ...

Android System Intelligence enables "Smart" features and is one of the core Android apps. Some of these features include Live Captions, Live Translate, Pixel Now Playing, and more. Since it's a system ...

Google reiterates that sideloading isn't going away. But the requirements for developer verification will still be rolled out. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

If you've ever looked up a guide to troubleshoot the most common Android problems, whether here on SlashGear or elsewhere on the web, you've likely been told to go to your device's app drawer. And if ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android ...

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do. Adware occupies something of a grey area in the threat landscape. At ...