On a new phone, I immediately go to Settings > Security > SIM card lock and activate it. Your carrier usually provides a ...

If you're running up to the edge of Google's 15 GB of free cloud storage, you can always go old-school without having to pay ...

On Android, newly installed apps ask for a number of permissions when you run them for the first time. Many times, the permissions requested are essential for the app to function properly. However, ...

We live in a world where digital privacy is increasingly threatened. Taking control of your data has never been more crucial. The Google Play Store is packed with dozens of privacy apps that keep your ...

Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life, but the apps we install often demand permissions that go beyond their actual function. From accessing your contacts to tracking your location, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Smartphones and apps have become a major part of our daily lives but we may be giving them more permissions than we realize. Most of us don’t pay a lot of ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

The DoT's directive to preload all smartphones with the Sanchar Saathi app has sparked concerns from privacy advocates and ...