I tested four Android launcher alternatives and found one that made my phone noticeably faster to use

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-launcher-alternatives-hyperion-made-phone-faster/

I found a serious Google Messages storage problem; Apple solved it

https://www.androidpolice.com/i-found-a-serious-google-messages-storage-problem-apple-solved-it/

Samsung's One UI 9 update is causing Android Auto connection problems

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-and-one-ui-9-issues/

One UI 9 is finally on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but Samsung held back the best features

https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-finally-on-galaxy-s24-ultra-samsung-held-back-best-features/

Google's Quick Share could be coming to the apps you already use

https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-direct-android-and-ios/

Android 17 QPR2 is required before you can install verified third-party app stores

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-qpr2-requirement-before-you-can-install-third-party-app-stores/

Google’s Pixel Watch battery fix is here, and you’ll find it in the Play Store

https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-pixel-watch-battery-fix-here-play-store/

Google is turning Quick Share into the Android backup tool Windows users need

https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-windows-photos-videos-backup/

How setting up Google Drive properly stopped me from sending attachment emails to my own inbox all day

https://www.androidpolice.com/drive-attachments-inbox-self-email/

Google's free Snapseed app just got pro-level blur and color grading tools

https://www.androidpolice.com/snapseed-is-adding-more-professional-level-editing-tricks/

eSIMs annoyed me for years, until I saw what they do for a stolen Galaxy

https://www.androidpolice.com/esims-are-great-for-making-stolen-galaxy-phones-more-trackable/

The 'fun and powerful' Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is now $600 off at Best Buy

https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-razr-ultra-2025-best-buy-deal-early-black-friday/

Does Google use your Gmail and Photos for ads? Here's what changed

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-gmail-and-photos-ads/

Google's premier Nest Learning Thermostat is down to its best price ever

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen-220-deal/

Why buying your new phone before Black Friday beats waiting for disappointing sales

https://www.androidpolice.com/thinking-of-buying-a-new-phone-on-black-friday/

The Garmin smartwatch everyone should have their eye on is now just $170

https://www.androidpolice.com/the-garmin-smartwatch-everyone-should-have-their-eye-on-is-now-just-170/

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has received its first major Amazon discount, weeks before Black Friday

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-deal-early-black-friday-discount-amazon/

5 LineageOS features you should try right after flashing it on your Android phone

https://www.androidpolice.com/lineageos-features-try-flashing-android-phone/

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may fix the privacy screen brightness flaw

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-could-fix-privacy-screen-brightness-flaw/

The Galaxy S27 Pro could miss out on Qualcomm’s fastest chip

https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s27-pro-could-miss-out-on-qualcomms-fastest-chip/

I ditched 9 Google apps for Fossify alternatives; the privacy win came with trade-offs

https://www.androidpolice.com/fossify-google-apps-alternative-week/