If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely will never use — you’re not alone.

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Deleting an app from your Android device is not always as straightforward as it seems, as leftover data can still occupy valuable storage space. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to completely ...

Android 15 introduces the Archive option, letting users free up storage by removing apps while keeping their data safe in the ...

With ironic timing, just as Samsung confirms its latest crackdown on apps installed from outside official app stores, here comes another alarming warning showing just why it’s making those changes.

Over time, every phone will slow down, and your Android is no exception to this. Endless loading screens, apps that suddenly ...

Cybersecurity researchers have found 20 malicious apps that snuck onto Google’s Play Store to try and drain people's funds from their wallets. With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Researchers have found 20 Android apps designed to ...