On top of insisting on physical meetups, one of the first things you should do is to perform an IMEI check. You simply dial *#06# on the phone you plan to buy (or scroll through the About Phone ...

That photo you deleted last year? Still recoverable. Kim Komando reveals the cloud backup trap and factory reset failures ...

Log in and check deleted or archived photo sections. This matters because photos often still exist on phones, tablets, or laptops you stopped using. Even broken devices can sometimes be recovered.

Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The clipboard on your Android phone can be just as useful as the ...

Waze is picking up a trick from Google Maps in allowing Android Auto users to select locations for navigation on their phone’s screen, or access other parts of the app, instead of solely relying on ...

Why this is important: For Nothing phone owners, especially those with the Phone 3, this update marks a major leap rather than just a patch. The features combine software polish with functional ...

You can track deliveries, rides, and timers by glancing at your phone’s Glyph Interface. You can track deliveries, rides, and timers by glancing at your phone’s Glyph Interface. is a news writer who ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...