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Google is fixing one of Android's most annoying privacy gaps

It makes Private Space feel like overkill

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A blue Google Pixel phone next to a large 3D gear, robotic arms, and floating automation icons on an abstract blue background.
I keep recommending this hidden Pixel setting to all my friends

A hidden Pixel feature automates everyday functions and reduces distractions

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Android just set a new bar for browsing snappiness

Outperforming competitors by up to 47 percent

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Android mascot peeking from a smartphone surrounded by disabled toggle switches
My phone felt due for an upgrade until I changed these settings

I didn't realize how much these features were affecting my phone

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Android Police turns 16: Celebrate with the moments that changed tech forever in that time

In that time, we've covered phones, wearables, tablets, audio, and everything smart home

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Two robotic hands holding a nearly empty red battery and a microchip labeled AI against a blue background.
Your battery is paying the price for AI — here's the fix

This is why your phone never lasts all day anymore

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Three smartphones displaying minimalist Niagara Launcher home screens with vertical app lists against a blue abstract background.
I finally fixed my Android phone's home screen mess and it's about time

Niagara Launcher changes how home screens behave from the ground up

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The Android mascot holding a DNS Provider sign with floating key icons in the background.
Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway
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Private DNS adds encryption to DNS lookups, making connections more secure on public Wi-Fi networks

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Android 17's Automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here

First visuals of a feature designed to save time

An Android smartphone displaying its home screen, surrounded by floating 3D gear icons and geometric shapes on a vibrant red and yellow background.
The secret Android setting that makes me feel like I just bought a new phone

It gives a developer many options

An Android smartphone with the Quick Settings panel open, resting on a sofa.
Google reverses one of Android’s most annoying UI changes

At least on the Canary channel

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Samsung smartphones with a Digital Wellbeing icon, a red padlock, and an '18 Restricted' warning banner.
Nobody does this underrated Android feature better than Samsung

I don't use it, though

Android mascot above a smartphone showing the Recent Apps screen with multiple app cards including a browser, YouTube Studio, and Discord
This Android function has powerful tools you probably aren't using

It's time to learn how to use every part of your phone to the max

Woman using a smartphone with a Select to Speak playback bar and floating text icons
This overlooked Android feature helped me stop staring at my phone so much

The accessibility setting that reads anything on my screen

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Android is losing what made it special

Like frogs in hot water

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Woman using a smartphone with an Android Digital Wellbeing screen time chart showing app usage and daily phone time.
I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data

It's a good obsession to have

Multiple modern smartphones with a red 'Price Increase' warning tag and falling dollar bills in the background.
Why your next Android upgrade is about to cost $100 more for the same specs

Android upgrades are becoming a bad deal

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The superiority of split-screen apps is why I abandoned iPhone and am all-in on Android

It's a split decision

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Android 17 will protect you from apps that deceptively gain accessibility permissions

The move could impact some popular apps

Pixel 10 Pro display vs Pixel 9 Pro side-by-side
The Google Pixel UI is more capable and feature-rich than you think

More than just 'Clean'

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