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Here's how to use Pixel-exclusive parental controls in Android 16

To use Android's seamless Parental Controls in the Settings app, you'll need a Pixel phone or tablet. The Google Pixel 10 is ...

Own an Android phone? I changed these 12 settings to greatly improve the battery life

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...
SlashGear

13 Cool Gadgets You Can Use With Your Android Phone

If there's one thing you should know before buying an Android phone, it's that these bad boys are capable of virtually anything. They are more or less Linux devices, after all. Aside from having all ...

7 Of The Best Free Android Apps For Automating Your Routine

Turn routine phone tasks into smooth, hands-off actions using smart Android apps that simplify everything from silencing ...

5 open-source privacy apps for Android that actually deserve your attention

Android privacy risks from daily hacks demand vigilance. Install these 5 open-source apps to stay protected from trackers, ...
Wired

Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features

After Google’s beta test in Brazil, the initial suite of theft protection features for Android smartphones is now widely available—but you have to opt in. Why isn’t the company automatically adding ...