One of the best parts of Android is how much you can customize the entire look of your phone. From installing app icon packs to completely replacing the launcher your phone uses, there are plenty of ...

Instead of buying a new phone, try clearing some space, updating your software and changing a few battery settings.

Go to Settings → System → Software Update. Download and install the latest Android version and security patches. Pro tip: Use Wi-Fi and plug in your device during updates to avoid hiccups. Cached data ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

A new Android phone brings endless ways to personalize your experience. Apps like LocalSend, password managers like Bitwarden ...

Users can feel frustrated by using a sluggish phone. This situation is common with many devices and there are few hidden ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

It kinda makes sense, when you really stop and think about it: On a typical Android device — the type 99% of Homo sapiens ...

You might close apps to speed up your phone, but Android already limits idle apps to save battery, so you don't need to micromanage them. Apps like Gmail still run background services to deliver ...

There are several ways to check your app usage on an Android phone or tablet, all of which can be found in your Settings app.