From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple tweaks to gain time between charges.

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that ...

Are you annoyed with the persistent 'N' icon showing up on your phone's notification bar? Here's what it means and how you can get rid of it.

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

You've seen that little line on your smartphone, but why is it there? We'll explain how to use it—and how to get rid of it on ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Most modern Android phones can be rebooted via a menu in the Quick Settings pull-down. If not, a power and volume button ...

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Looking to use your old Android Tablet to power Android Auto in your car? There are multiple ways to do so, though some may ...

It's not easy to find a truly small phone these days, but there are still a few great Android options out there.