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Android 17 drops lockscreen guess limits from 1,800 to 20 — here's what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard Published
Android 17 is making it harder for hackers to crack your lock screen, which means a very strict limit on how many times you can guess a passcode.

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

Major security holes in AirDrop and QuickShare put your phone at risk of attack — here's how to protect yourself
By Tom Pritchard Published
Researchers just found ways hackers could exploit AirDrop and Quick Share to make your life miserable — here's what you need to know, and what you can do about it.

We've tested the best Android phones available right now from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more
By Richard Priday Last updated
Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Who will be king of the Android foldables?
By Tom Pritchard Published
Two big-name Android foldables are coming in the next few months, but which will be the best?

Google just unlocked Gemini’s smartest AI image feature for free — here’s why you should try it now
By Elton Jones Published
Google just added personalized image creation to the Gemini app, which connects with Nano Banana and Google Photos to generate images based on your prompts.

Your location data is now officially protected by the fourth amendment — here's what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Supreme Court just granted your location data the same protections as other personal data. Here's how that affects you.

I refuse to give Netflix a new email for every profile. Use this simple Gmail trick instead
By Kaycee Hill Published
Netflix is forcing every profile in your household to have a unique email login. Here is the simple Gmail trick I'm using to outsmart the new rule.
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