Smartphones now ship with more RAM and storage to accommodate the heavier workloads, larger media files and expansive app libraries. If you're shopping for a new Android smartphone from a mainstream ...

Scrcpy is a useful tool that lets you mirror and control your Android device from your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Oh, how I wish it was just built into every Android phone. Not only does it ...

Rita is a Senior Writer at Android Police. Her love story with Android started in 2010 and has been going stronger with every update, device, tip, app, and game. She's a huge Pixel fan and has spent ...

It's an all too familiar scene: you're exploring a new area, you take out your phone, and you see the dreaded SOS symbol in the top right corner. It feels like a death knell in our phone addicted ...

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents want to know what's in your phone—and they won't take no for an answer. Courts have long held that border cops don't have to respect the Fourth Amendment ...

Wiping your device while in CBP custody can lead to felony charges. Here's what border agents are looking for—and how to legally protect your data before you fly. I review privacy tools like hardware ...

If you are considering switching from an iPhone to an Android smartphone, Google has made the process easier than ever. With Android 17, the company has introduced a new migration system that ...

Most Android users only scratch the surface of what their smartphones can do. While people often download third-party apps for productivity, security, and convenience, many useful features are already ...

In early 2025, Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick was on his way home following a trip abroad. After landing in the US, customs agents demanded access to his Pixel phone, which was running an alternative ...

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