Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...

That tiny strip at the top of your Android phone is packed with information. With a bit of training, you should be able to immediately figure out exactly what your phone is trying to tell you about ...

Hidden features are the best kind of features. They're almost like Easter eggs that developers leave for people to happen upon, rather than clearly outlining them in documentation. You feel special ...

Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously ...

Learning to master your smartphone involves memorizing a range of icons, which can be confusing to the uninitiated. Because they are short on space, mobile operating systems rely heavily on visual ...

Google’s gradient Workspace icons are rolling out across Android, iOS, and web, giving Gmail, Drive, Docs, Calendar, and more a cleaner look. Google’s Workspace icons are getting a cleaner look, with ...

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Friends in your contact list who also have an Android phone can signal when this call isn’t one to send to voicemail. Friends in your contact list who also have an Android phone can signal when this ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. The sleek and lightweight ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...