I've spent much of my life figuring out new ways to save battery life on Android phones. That estimate might sound like an exaggeration, but growing up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices means I've always tinkered with their settings to figure out the best ways to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit.

I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features an impressive design, but its sharp corners make it uncomfortable to hold. A reliable leaker claims the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature "really rounded" corners for improved ergonomics. Despite the rounded corners, Samsung will apparently not give up on bundling an S Pen with the...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could cut corners, in a good way

There's nothing worse than getting lost while your phone is dead. When you're traveling, your phone is your lifeline, and you never know when you'll have another chance to recharge it. If you don't have a portable charger handy, you'll want to keep your iPhone from running out of juice...

Kill These 2 iOS Settings to Maximize Your iPhone's Battery Life

There’s good news and bad news for Samsung Galaxy users regarding the company’s plans for Android 15 and its One UI 7 update. Let’s start with the bad news. According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7 update, which will be based on Android 15, “will not arrive very early, because there are special circumstances this year.”

Samsung Android 15 Update: Good & Bad News for Galaxy Users

Samsung's Good Lock app unlocks many customization features for your Samsung phone or tablet, making it a must-have app. Whether you want to change how screenshots work, adjust the notification panel, or customize your lock screen, Good Lock has you covered, along with many extra features. It's available for all Samsung Galaxy devices, including Samsung's best foldable phones.

Samsung Good Lock: Everything you need to know

Major international outages are affecting Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile roaming data plans. The root cause is unclear, possibly related to carrier transitions from 2G/3G to 4G/5G. Carriers are working on fixes, but it's recommended to use Wi-Fi, VPNs, local SIM cards, or eSIMs as alternatives in the meantime. If you're...

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers hit with major international roaming outage

There's never a bad time to buy a new smartphone — your old phone may be broken, or maybe you're just looking to upgrade. That's why, here at Android Police, we review dozens of phones each year. Based on their performance, we list the best Android phones so it's easier for you to decide if you're interested in buying a foldable smartphone, the phone with the best camera, a mid-range phone, or a budget option.

Shopping for a new smartphone? Wait a couple weeks

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 owners aren't being left behind, as Samsung releases a new UI build.

Your older Samsung Galaxy Watch just got an unexpected free upgrade

It's a known fact that software updates aren't as exciting as they used to be. Today, the latest versions of Android are extremely fleshed out, and each update is an iterative step forward. However, the upcoming Android 15 isn't as boring as you might think. There are few truly exciting features, and many more quality-of-life changes that make it a noticeable advancement over Android 14.

Android 15 is actually a big update, but you wouldn’t know it

As technology users, we either knowingly or unknowingly hand over our data to large tech companies on a daily basis. In an attempt to get away from the overwatch of Google, I decided to try running a de-Googled phone. This is how it went. Android DIY Open Source Smartphone. Opinion...

CheckMag | De-Googling a phone, is it possible to live without Google on your Android device?

With vast LTE coverage and solid international features, AT&T can be a solid value for families. AT&T even allows you to mix and match its plans so you can optimize your multi-line plan without giving up discounts. Pros. Plenty of data for heavy users. Plans can be mixed and matched.

AT&T vs. Ultra Mobile: Can AT&T’s discounts compete with prepaid prices?

The leak provides a full picture of what to expect. A full list of specifications for the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 has leaked. The Galaxy Watch 7 is said to come in Green, Cream, and Silver. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is said to come in Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver, and Titanium White.

Surprise! Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra leak in full detail ahead of event

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Have you been looking for phone deals but don’t want to spend a ton of money on flagship devices from Apple and Samsung? Have you ever considered investing in an unlocked Motorola? For a limited time, the company is offering a $100 markdown on the Motorola Moto G 5G. It can be yours for just $150, and your days and nights of phone-shopping will finally be over!

Motorola is selling unlocked smartphones for just $150 today

Keeping your phone’s battery levels between 80% and 20% can help it age better. But it’s not practical to always keep an eye on the battery when it’s charging. Instead, you can set up custom charging alerts that remind you to plug the charger in or out.

Keep Your Android Battery Healthy With Custom Charging Notifications

Blackview may not be one of the better-known smartphone manufacturers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have plenty to offer. The Hong Kong-based company typically focuses on producing some of the best rugged phones on the market. Still, the Shark 8 shows that Blackview is capable of some serious versatility in the smartphone world. Between the low price, the beautiful display, and the big battery, there’s plenty of reason to wander off the beaten path if the Blackview Shark 8 is an indicator of what you can find in the brush.

Blackview Shark 8 review: A rock-solid budget phone with a case in the box

Weird question marks appear in texts sent from iPhones to Android devices, affecting some Canadian carriers. Adding special characters or emojis might temporarily fix the issue, but its cause remains unclear. Apple announced RCS support for iPhones with iOS 18, which will improve the texting experience across these platforms, but...

Texts from iPhone users are showing up with question marks for many on Android

Google Keep might not be the flashiest note-taking app ever created, but it gets the job done with its basic functionality and layout options. It lets you take notes with a widget or in no more than three taps, and it syncs across the web, smartphones, large-screen tablets, and just about anything else that can run a browser.

Google Keep's strength lies in its simplicity

The Moto G Stylus (2023) sits at the top of Motorola's budget lineup. It packs an OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip, and a passive stylus. Part of Samsung’s popular Galaxy A-series, the Galaxy A35 houses an OLED display, a 50MP primary shooter, and a 5,000mAh battery. It’s also set to get four major OS updates.

Moto G Stylus (2024) vs. Samsung Galaxy A35: Midrange showdown

In a world of endless notifications and constant interruptions, there's something inherently pure about smartphones that, well, aren't so smart. That's the experience the Light Phone 3 promises when it arrives early next year: a device capable of delivering the core functionality of a phone without the consequences of always being connected. But with an early launch price of $400 — and a planned MSRP that could end up being twice as much — it's an expensive proposition, especially if you're just looking for a break from social media.

I made my Android phone a whole lot simpler, and you can too

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How to improve battery life on your Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Samsung's A-series includes numerous impressive budget phones. Among them is the Samsung Galaxy A25, one of our favorite affordable Galaxy phones. The 5G-capable handset is powered...

How to improve battery life on your Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

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