Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder ...

Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new

Here's a look at what's new in Android 17, which starts rolling out today to Pixel phones first and then to other devices "throughout 2026," along with what's new in the June 2026 Pixel Drop.
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New Android Phone? Change These 4 Settings Right Away

When you get a new Android phone and boot it up for the first time, the operating system has to prepare your experience. This mainly consists of connecting to the network, downloading system updates, ...
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The hidden Android display option that completely fixed my one-handed texting struggle

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How to get your files off an Android phone with a broken screen - for free

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I redesigned my Android home screen around moments instead of apps, and my phone feels less cluttered

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
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June 2026 Android feature drop explained with new updates

Explore the June 2026 Android Feature Drop with a clear breakdown of the latest updates, new tools, and improvements coming to Android devices. #AndroidUpdate #FeatureDrop #AndroidFeatures Coffee ...
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Always-On Display Vs Tap-To-Wake: Which Is Better For Your Android Phone?

Modern Android phones are packed with features to streamline your experience, one of which is Always-On Display (AOD), introduced in 2016. It displays important information like date, time, ...
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Why There's A Blue Dot On Your Android Phone's Screen

Android users who have updated their devices to the Android 16 QPR 3 release that Google started testing in December 2025 for supported Pixel devices may have noticed a new indicator in the phone's ...
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Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here's How You Can Get It Early

Google hasn't officially launched Android Auto 17.0 to the general public just yet, but the company has started letting beta testers get in on it a little early. If you're not a beta tester but still ...
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XREAL and Google’s Project Aura Display Glasses Are Launching This Year

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