I don't know how much longer I can wait for an updated Google Home smart display
Conor Cawley Mar 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a…
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Best midrange Android phones in 2026
…iFixit tool kit, and users should be able to address common issues, such as the screen breaking or the battery dying, rather than buy a new phone. However, making it that accessible…
I finally stopped letting my phone's default settings limit me, thanks to this little-known Android power utility
…Thanks to my current role with Android Police, I learned to appreciate user security and privacy, leading me into studying Cyber Security. My first Android phone was the Samsung Galaxy Note II…
I use Google Messages every day, but these missing features still frustrate me
…phone is genuinely useful, especially during work. But the experience still feels more like a companion app than a fully realized desktop messaging platform. The biggest issue is search. Finding older messages…
I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out
…Thanks to my current role with Android Police, I learned to appreciate user security and privacy, leading me into studying Cyber Security. My first Android phone was the Samsung Galaxy Note II…
I used an AI note-taking gadget for all my meetings at MWC, and now I'm a true believer
…made of aluminum with a small OLED screen at the top to show active status, along with a switch to change between in-person and phone call modes. Using it is almost…
I ditched Google Wallet for this clever app to organize my digital life
…Google Wallet, Google Drive, and my phone's internal storage. Temporary documents (for example, event passes) went into my phone's internal storage (in case I didn't have internet access when…
I paid $20 for a Chrome alternative, and it made me appreciate Chrome more
…Atlas seems more comfortable keeping the user inside ChatGPT. Atlas is good, but Chrome is still everywhere The biggest practical issue is availability. Atlas requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14…
I stopped paying for Whoop thanks to this open source app
…are bugs and occasional connection issues. But for an unofficial open source project developed by a single developer, it's remarkably capable. If you have an old Whoop collecting dust in a…
I watched an hour of free YouTube in 2026, and I've never felt more disrespected
Ben Khalesi Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…