This critical Android security feature is disabled out of the box - how to enable it ASAP

ZDNET's key takeaways Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings.Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and ...

Own an Android phone? 12 settings I changed to greatly extend its battery life

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and works everytime)

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 ...

7 Android security settings I change first on every new phone

On a new phone, I immediately go to Settings > Security > SIM card lock and activate it. Your carrier usually provides a ...

5 Android Auto Settings You'll Want To Change (And Why)

If you have a car and an Android phone, you know what Android Auto is. And if you've tried to install it, you know it's not ...

Android will soon remember your external display preferences just like a PC

Android is adding a dialog that lets you decide whether to mirror or extend your Pixel phone's screen when you connect an external display.

5 Hidden Android Features That Can Make Using Your Phone Easier

Anything your phone might not be able to do natively can be achieved with an app, but Android devices are much more ...