Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps aren’t only intended to stay stealthy; some of these apps are also making it increasingly difficult to remove them ...

Apps for Android phones are plentiful and easy to download. But once you've downloaded an app it doesn't mean it has to live ...

Managing a plethora of apps on your Android smartphone can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to freeing up storage space. Fortunately, Android has made it easier to batch uninstall apps, ...

It’s so easy to go on the Play Store today, pick a new Android app, install it, try it out, and if it doesn’t work out as intended, tap to uninstall. That’s the familiar path we’ve all taken for years ...

Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

Are you tired of your Android device being bogged down by pre-installed apps that you never use? These apps, known as bloatware, can significantly impact your device’s performance and storage space.

Why use extra cleaning apps? Android’s built-in tools manage storage and performance just fine.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on May 11 with new coverage of Google’s deletion ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Android Auto makes driving easier by putting useful apps on your car’s screen with a simple, familiar interface. It works with almost any phone, including affordable Android models. But like any ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...