This critical Android security feature is disabled out of the box - how to enable it ASAP

ZDNET's key takeaways Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings.Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and ...

6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

Get 6 essential free Android TV apps before Google makes it harder to install. Sideload SmartTube TV, RetroArch, and Aptoide ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and works everytime)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

Google just set an official end date for Assistant - but there's a way you can keep it

You're down to your last few months with Assistant before Gemini takes over. If you want to keep it past the deadline, here's how.
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Google hints at Assistant shutdown in ‘March 2026,’ but seemingly only on Android Auto

A message on a Google support page hints at a shutdown date for Google Assistant, but there's more to the story.

7 Android features I forgot existed — but now can't live without

Unpinning usually involves a long gesture, such as holding Back + Home or swiping up and holding, followed by your usual unlock method. The exact steps may vary based on your phone model. If you ...