Updating your Android phone is a necessary evil to make sure the operating system is up to date and safe, but make sure you do these two things.

If your phone overheats while idle even after Safe Mode checks, back up data and reset. Persistent idle heat can indicate deep software corruption. Overheating is usually caused by apps, radios, or ...

Around 80,000 phones were stolen in London in 2024 according to the Met. It’s a problem on the rise, despite the efforts of the police. Whether you’ve had your phone nicked or want to reduce your risk ...

Are your chats and DMs flooded with scams? If you have a Pixel or Galaxy phone, Circle to Search can come to the rescue. Here's how.

Amazon is selling the Pixel 10a for $499 plus your choice of a gift card or a pair of Pixel Buds 2a. Plus, Google Store has its own offer, too.

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet (or Wi-Fi). Tap the network name and choose Forget, then reconnect with the password. Enable Airplane mode for 10 seconds, then turn it off. This resets ...

Google’s system basically keeps all the security of a SIM PIN, while removing all the inconvenience. Just make sure you jot down the Android-managed PIN somewhere secure, in case your phone ever dies ...

Researchers at ESET have discovered a novel Android malware, PromptSpy, that uses Google's AI chatbot Gemini to manipulate users and adapt its actions.

ESET researchers have discovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow to achieve persistence. It is the first time generative AI has been deployed in ...

I still mourn about these five open source apps that vanished from the Play Store. AdAway is a system-wide ad blocker. It’s ...

Think you’ve seen all Android Auto has to offer? Think again. Tucked below its familiar and reassuringly safe exterior lies a secret menu—one that only the ...

WORRIED about your home security? There’s no foolproof way to bust the burglars – but there are some gadget settings that ...