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Android 16 is causing lock-screen issues on some Pixel phones – here's what we know
By David Nield last updated
We're seeing a few reports of Android 16 bugs related to the lock screen, including it not waking up correctly.

7 must-try Android apps you didn't know you needed until now
By Tom Bedford published
I use these 7 lesser-known Android apps to level up my smartphone game.

Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone
By Chris Rowlands published
An update to Android 16 will detect ‘stingray’ devices used by law enforcement and alert users to suspicious network connections.

These 6 iOS-style features prove that Android isn't stuck in the past
By Tom Bedford published
Yes, widgets are a thing on Android. Yes, so is AirDrop, Apple Pay, and Genmoji – they just have different names.

Google Messages is preparing a new trick to get your friends and family to switch to RCS
By David Nield published
Hidden code inside Google Messages for Android suggests you'll be able to invite people to use RCS.

Drowning in Android notifications? This hidden Pixel feature has fixed the problem for me
By David Nield published
If you've got a Pixel phone you can take advantage of the notification cooldown feature in Android.

I've been using Android phones my whole life and here are 6 features I'm still waiting for
By Tom Bedford published
Here are some Android innovations I'd love to see Google introduce, either taken from its rivals or other companies who use Android.

These are the best audio apps for Android (that aren't Spotify)
By Tom Bedford published
Here are the best audio-centric apps you can download on Android phones, hand-and-ear tested for your pleasure.
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