Android 16 QPR2 is unexpectedly brilliant — these are the most impactful features

Android 16 QPR2 brings long-awaited features like lock screen widgets and custom icon shapes. There are also useful tools ...
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How to lock your SIM on Android

Your phone's SIM card allows the device to make calls, send texts, and connect to the internet. The SIM card provides a phone number that identifies your device on the carrier's network, whether it's ...

One UI 8.5 Beta arrives with many new features like AI Photo Assist, Theft Protection, more0 0

Samsung has released the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series, introducing continuous AI photo editing and voice ...

I thought this feature would reshape Android — until I tried it

A non-binary school teacher in Tumwater, WA, named Mx. TJ Thornton, allegedly pushed back against teaching a 10-year-old boy ...

I was afraid to install a smart lock. Now I wish I’d done it sooner

A smart lock sounded complicated and risky, but installing one proved easier—and more life-changing—than I ever expected.
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How worried should you be about spending too much time on your phone?

Screen time has been linked to all sorts of problems, from depression and obesity to poor sleep. But how worried should you really be? Jacob Aron sifts through the evidence ...

You can finally use lock screen widgets on your Pixel phone, here's how

The latest Android 16 QPR2 update added lock screen widgets to Pixel phones — and they're great! Here's how to use them.