Samsung released the first One UI beta in December 2025. The company has now pushed the third update for One UI 8.5 (Android ...

I'd prefer to use an alternate file picker (such as Cx File Explorer) whenever programs ask for a file. I was able to get this working in other programs by using Neo Backup to disable the stock Files ...

Google is no longer backporting security patches to Android 12 or 12L, as both operating systems have reached end-of-life status. This means that device makers will have to backport security patches ...

Some firmware uses a different package name for the files app. Namely com.android.documentsui instead of com.google.android.documentsui. Trying to find such an application causes the app to crash on ...

The iPhone-to-Android switching process is usually plain sailing, but it’s always smart to back up before you begin anything like this. Back up first, and you won’t lose anything you care about. For ...

The next version of Google’s mobile operating system—Android 15—is finally here with a host of new features and improvements. Google promises productivity enhancements, better privacy and security, ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

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If you're looking for your next smartphone, you have one big choice to make before you even consider cost, size or brand. You need to choose if you're going to carry an iPhone or an Android smartphone ...

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Google has started emailing users of very old Android devices to tell them it’s time to say goodbye. Starting September 27, devices running Android 2.3.7 and lower will no longer be able to log in to ...

Regardless of the kind of app you’re creating, every single Android application must contain a Manifest file. AndroidManifest.xml is one of the most important files in your entire project, providing ...