Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone

Want to go back to your ex... AI assistant? We don't blame you. Take these steps to get Google Assistant back after your ...

Android 17's Missing App Lock Feature May Still Be on the Way

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How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...

Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone

Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.

I take an Android tablet everywhere I go: These are the best ones you should buy in 2026

From gaming to productivity, there's an Android tablet out there for everyone. Here are the ones we'd spend our money on.
Android Police

I let a friend try to 'snatch' my phone to test Android's new motion-sensor lock

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 ...

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 harderThe Latest Tech News, D ...
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How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 release. Here’s how to get your hands on the absolute latest. Which Pixel ...
9to5google

Lenovo’s new rugged Android tablet has a removable battery, now on sale for $499

Announced earlier this year at MWC 2026, the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is now available in the US as a rugged Android tablet with a removable battery, and it costs $499. The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is a tablet ...
ZDNet

This silent Android feature scans your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to uninstall it

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New York Magazine

The Best Tablets

A tablet, these days, can be anything you want it to be. You can dedicate it to reading, watching movies, or gaming; tap and swipe your way around for work or play; or even connect it to an external ...
ZDNet

We ran battery tests on 9 popular tablets - this model lasted the longest (and other surprise results)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...