Your Pixel just got a secret new dark mode setting. Here's how (and why) to use it

Dark mode is an essential Pixel feature, but what if you had even greater control over it? Android 17 gives you just that.
SlashGear

What Does The 'N' Icon That Shows Up At The Top Of Your Android Phone Mean?

Learning to master your smartphone involves memorizing a range of icons, which can be confusing to the uninitiated. Because they are short on space, mobile operating systems rely heavily on visual ...
Android Central on MSN

Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP

Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
The Tech Edvocate

How to enable onehanded mode Android

With the increasing size of smartphones, using them with one hand can often feel like a balancing act. For many users, accessing apps and navigating their devices single-handedly has become a ...
thetechedvocate.org

How to enable JavaScript in browser

JavaScript is the heartbeat of the modern web. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by certain web pages that just don’t seem to work, the culprit might be that JavaScript is disabled in your browser. This ...
ZDNet

How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
MUO on MSN

These 3 lesser-known Android browsers do what Chrome refuses to

Extensions, userscripts, and ad blocking Chrome won't touch — all on Android.
Android Authority

Valve just let me turn my Android handheld into an unofficial Steam Deck

Android apps like Winlator, GameHub, and GameNative have been revelations in recent years. These apps all allow you to play PC games locally on your Android device, with GameHub and GameNative even ...

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

Android Auto doesn't have a web browser by default, so if you want direct internet access on your car's screen, this app is ...
Wired

Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be. “I'm so ...
Android Police

I forced myself to use Android's built-in focus mode to stop checking social apps

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 ...
Android Police

I turned on these hidden Android settings, and now my phone literally runs itself

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...