Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

Private DNS is simpler than the name sounds. When you type a web address or open an app, DNS helps your phone find the ...

Why I won't upgrade my ageing Chromebook to a MacBook Neo in 2026

For me, the MacBook Neo comes at the right time. I bought a cheap Chromebook in 2022 for when I wasn't able to access my ...

This Galaxy S26 feature completely changed how I watch videos

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra debuted with several new features, with the Privacy Display being the headline addition. Samsung ...

I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL, and one difference stands out

I recently compared the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both feature premium flagship hardware, and the ...

These OnePlus wireless earbuds were easy to recommend at full price, but at $40, they become a no-brainer

You really can't go wrong if you're shopping for a new pair of wireless earbuds. There are plenty of great options, even when ...

I used ChatGPT's new settings to kill the AI voice — and it actually worked

With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak into plain English. When he’s not working, you’ll find him bouldering. We all know how it goes. First is a big bubbly hello, ...

I'm officially done sharing earbuds with my partner, thanks to Android 16

Current flagship devices like the Pixel Buds Pro 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Sony WF-1000XM5 are compatible, but even ...

Motorola is winning the foldable war and it's leaving Samsung in the dust

Not that many years ago, in the heady days of 2019, Motorola was looked upon with a sort of pity. Its latest attempt at ...

I changed these 6 settings to make Pixel's desktop mode more usable

However, one of the most interesting changes for me is that Google is now opening up Pixel's desktop mode to all users.

It only took me 5 seconds of looking at the Nothing Phone (4a) to decide which color I'd buy

If there's any phone brand whose devices you'd recognize a mile off, it's Nothing. Its blocky, see-through retro-aesthetic ...

Android 17's Automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

You need an e-reader: 5 reasons why your smartphone sucks for reading

Diving back into reading and e-readers has been an absolute blast, and I've loved every minute I've spent digging into them and reading good books. But I know that many of you disagree with me. Not ...