Not every default setting on your Pixel phone deserves to stay that way. Here's my list of everything I like to turn off.

If you've been using Android Auto for more than a few days, you're probably sticking with the default configuration. If you don't, you're in the minority here, as most people are satisfied with the ...

A default setting wakes your phone dozens of times every night.

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

Google is cleaning up Android’s “Sound & vibration” settings page in the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. Instead of one long list, the new layout groups settings into distinct categories like “sound ...

Once you organize the panel around your habits, daily tasks can take fewer taps without digging through menus to find features your phone already has.

WhatsApp Android Update 2026: WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned Settings menu for Android users. The upcoming ...

Jon Gilbert is a technology journalist with five years of experience covering mobile technology. He's covered smartwatches, tablets, smartphones, and Android accessories. He's attended CES to explore ...

You can place the Settings app — or a shortcut to any specific setting — directly on your Android home screen so it opens in a single tap. The exact method ...

Restrict apps from accessing your camera and microphone unnecessarily. Go to Settings > Privacy > Permissions Manager > Camera/Microphone, and choose which apps can ...

The new Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 update adds a new security feature to the lock screen that forces you to unlock your phone ...

The Telegram channel Mystic Leaks reports that the latest Android 16 beta introduces a change to Quick Settings. Tapping the edit button in Quick Settings now lets users remove unwanted tiles. This ...