Passkeys are finally mature enough that you can sign in to most major services with your face, fingerprint, or device PIN instead of juggling dozens of passwords. The real payoff comes when those ...

Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming. Now, a new Android feature ...

Android Auto is getting support for web browsers and video streaming apps. Owners of cars with Android Auto connectivity will be able to watch videos on the vehicle's screen. Android Auto, Google’s ...

After a lengthy wait, Google officially announced Android 15 and the availability of the new OS on Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series and higher, the Pixel 6a and higher, the Pixel Fold and ...

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 ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...

Tablets have occupied a place in our every day, digital lives for over a decade, but it's hard to argue the dominance of the iPad. In Q4 of 2023, Apple's tablet shipments represented 40% of worldwide ...

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 writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Android has had a desktop mode since Android 10, but it’s incredibly barebones. Google has been working on revamping this desktop mode since late 2022. In Android 15, Google is making significant ...

The first iPhone was unveiled on Jan. 9, 2007, the first Android handset (the HTC Dream) showed up on September 23, 2008—and though it's impossible to know for sure, I assume the very first Android vs ...