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Android 16 security features focus on theft, scams, and identity

One of the most significant additions from Android 15 is Theft Detection Lock. This smart feature uses AI to determine if ...
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24 iOS Settings Your iPhone Desperately Needs Changed Now

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, ...

One UI 8.5 will bring lock screen animation customization to Galaxy phones

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 for over a month now. Besides improving the skin, the company is also ...

Your Galaxy lock screen just got hundreds of Samsung unlock animations

Samsung’s LockStar update adds a huge set of unlock animations to Galaxy phones on One UI 8.5. Version 8.5.00.8 also brings ...

Verizon Can Now Lock Your Phone Until It's Fully Paid Off

The FCC revises Verizon's phone unlocking rule after significant fraud issues, where criminals sold handsets at a premium on ...

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

2 small tweaks to my Android phone decreased my screentime dramatically

Jade Lassalle is a Writer for Android Police, based in Hamilton, Ontario. As a dedicated writer and student of technology, ...

See what we know about the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

When will they be released, what are their main features, and what is the price? Learn all the rumors about the S26 line, ...