Background activity can drain your battery and use your mobile data without you seeing it happen. Apps refresh in the background to keep content updated, which helps you pick up where you left off.

The popular Nova Launcher is unexpectedly back in development after the original team left, apparently marking a return. The app received two quick updates (v8.1.3 and v8.1.4) focused on stability and ...

An official Nintendo Store app has finally been released on mobile, allowing players to shop games, accessories, and other merchandise on their phone. The Android and iOS app was previously only ...

Discover the best Android launchers of 2025 that will completely transform your smartphone experience! From ultra-customizable options like Nova Launcher to minimalist favorites like Niagara Launcher ...

At its core, AIO Launcher is unlike any other home screen on the market. It’s decidedly different from traditional products like Nova Launcher and Smart Launcher, but I can’t quite compare it to other ...

These off-the-beaten-path Android home screen enhancers aren't like anything else out there — and that's exactly what makes 'em so special. I think at this point, it’s safe to say I’m an Android ...

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Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

In recent years, iOS has started to catch up to Android when it comes to customization, but Android is still well in the lead. That's partly because it supports alternative launchers, which replace of ...

There's finally one gaming app to rule them all, or so Microsoft hopes, thanks to a new Xbox app update on Windows 11. From today, the Xbox app now shows you all of your installed games, no matter ...