I'm a huge fan of customization, and that's a major reason why I'm still holding onto Android. It'll probably stay that way in the future as well, because I don't see Google's operating system going ...

Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update is here, and it’s a pretty impressive one. This latest quarterly platform release comes with several user-facing changes, and one of the biggest among them is lock ...

Google’s system basically keeps all the security of a SIM PIN, while removing all the inconvenience. Just make sure you jot down the Android-managed PIN somewhere secure, in case your phone ever dies ...

For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...

Aliro promises to fix the fragmentation of smart locks, where digital keys only work with specific apps or phones, and make them universal. Eventually, with widespread adoption of Aliro, a digital key ...

Two separate discoveries indicate that Google is working on power-saving features for Android that might make it possible to run full-screen apps with reduced power consumption. Android Authority's ...

Google is developing a new set of Wi-Fi controls for Android that will let users choose whether a saved Wi-Fi network is shared with other profiles on the same device (via Android Authority).

If you use an Android device, you could be the target of new malware called DroidLock. According to mobile security firm Zimperium, the malware uses a convincing but fake system update prompt to take ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google has come under fire for releasing upgrades and feature updates ...

Beta 2 gives new clues ...