I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Learn how Safe Mode Android helps diagnose crashes, battery drain, and app issues. Enter, use, and exit Android Safe Mode ...

Android Automations have been around for years now, and they're one of my favorite ways to both save time and make sure I don ...

Android 17 focuses on practical upgrades that make everyday use better, including floating app bubbles for multitasking, built-in screen reaction recording, improved foldable gaming, stronger privacy ...

Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar as a mature operating system like Android still has big days, this is one ...

Google is already preparing the next major Android update for both smartphones and tablets. In early February 2026, Google launched the first Android 17 public beta. In May 2026, the company revealed ...

Android Auto beta version 17.0.162144 has a new feature that should have existed years ago. Users can now swipe between active media app cards to switch what's playing — no manual app opening, no ...

With Android 17 set to arrive sometime this summer, many smartphone owners are looking forward to seeing what the next iteration of the operating system has to offer, especially when it comes to ...

‘Continue On’ lets you start tasks on your phone and pick them up elsewhere. ‘Continue On’ lets you start tasks on your phone and pick them up elsewhere. is a news editor with over a decade’s ...

Recently, I wrote about how Apple’s Continuity features keep me locked into the Apple ecosystem because Android and Windows have no answer to Apple’s incredible cross-device seamless integration. It ...

"Continue On" will let you work on tasks across your connected Android devices. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team ...

Google has detailed its 2026 security roadmap, highlighting Android 17’s focus on AI-driven protection. Key upgrades include verified financial calls to prevent spoofing, biometric-enhanced theft ...