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I tried a deep power saver app on Android, and the battery gains are real

The only real issue is that Android doesn't allow you to fine-tune the power saving mode, so you don't have much control over ...
Android Police

4 simple ways to control your Android phone from your computer or laptop

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Download Samsung LockStar 8.5 Update with Unlock Animations, Add Text, and AOD Brightness Control

Samsung's Lock Star 8.5 2026 update for One UI 8.5 adds lock screen customization with AOD brightness control, widget ...
The Verge

This screensaver turns your Pixel into a smart home control panel

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...
Android Authority

Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got

Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded by a permission that’ll be granted to the default ...
Android Authority

Here's our first look at Android Auto's upcoming climate control UI (APK teardown)

Google is working on bringing climate control settings to Android Auto, letting users control several in-car settings without needing to switch out of Android Auto into their car’s head unit OS. We ...
Digital Trends

Android could soon let you lock out users from Wi-Fi networks on shared devices

Google is developing a new set of Wi-Fi controls for Android that will let users choose whether a saved Wi-Fi network is shared with other profiles on the same device (via Android Authority).