Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

In-app purchases are a common technique used by most apps and games that allow users to buy additional content or services within the app, such as paid versions, paid feature unlocks, special items ...

Are you tired of notifications and random alerts from bloatware apps on your Android phone? Several entry-level and mid-range Android phones can come with third-party apps that are not necessary for ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences These directions apply to Android phones from Samsung and Google.

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences This article teaches you how to turn off automatic updates on your ...

Android Auto is an excellent way to interact with your car. You can listen to music, get navigation, talk on the phone, and receive messages you can answer through voice. It’s nice because many cars ...

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There’s a reason why apps frequently ask you for permission to access your location, even when they function adequately without it. Many companies like Google use your location services to provide ...

Android Auto offers a plug-and-play experience, so when users connect a mobile device to their head unit, the application launches automatically. Depending on the car, this behavior could be slightly ...