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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.

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Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.

Discover hidden Android security features and practical Android privacy tips that strengthen your phone’s protection, reduce tracking, and keep personal data safer without sacrificing everyday ...

Google has detailed a long list of Android security and privacy upgrades for 2026, including protections against banking scam calls, device theft, malware, and fake Android builds. Android 17 will add ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Android 16 is finally here, and supported devices will be getting the updated OS soon. Although there is no hard release date for everyone, Pixel owners only need to wait for the next Pixel Drop ...

Like a car, regular preventative maintenance is essential for keeping your Android phone running in tip-top shape. Sure, you won’t need to change the oil or spark plugs in your Google Pixel or Samsung ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...