Android

Changing your default apps for browsing, messaging and more in either Android Nougat or Marshmallow takes just a few taps. We'll show you how.

You'll find a lot of improvements in the latest version of Google's mobile OS. Here's how to set up and use the enhancements in Android Nougat plus tips for users still on Marshmallow.

Android Nougat gives you granular control over what an app can access on your phone or tablet. Here's how to manage those permissions.

The memory management feature introduced in Android 6.0 returns in Nougat. Here's how to use Nougat's RAM Manager to find apps affecting performance.

In Android Nougat, you've got several ways to block calls. Here's how to block individuals, report spam callers and send bothersome callers straight to voicemail.

The Pixel from Google is a pretty impressive phone. Here's how to get the most out of this top-rated Android smartphone.

You can give paramedics access to your emergency contacts and medical conditions from your Android phone's lock screen. Here's how to set it up.

Trusted Contacts lets you share your location with friends and family you select. They can also request your location if they're worried about you. Here's how it works.

Notifications got some polish in Android Nougat but they also added new functionality that makes them simple to use while adding a lot of potential underneath the hood.

Android Nougat lets you change the size of your display to make text and icons larger or smaller. Here's how to do that and why you'd want to.

You can activate Google Now with either a touch of your finger or the sound of your voice.

It's easier than ever to jump between two apps in Android. Here's how to use the Quick Switch capability added to Android Nougat.

Quick Reply isn't new to Android Nougat, but the feature gets a nice makeover that makes it more useful Here's a rundown of how to use Quick Reply.

Android Nougat refines the process of selecting Quick Settings and ordering them. Here's how it's done.

Doze mode remains a core feature in Android Nougat. Here's how to manage which apps will still send notifications when your phone is in Doze mode.

Android Nougat adds multi-window functionality to the mobile OS. Here's how to switch into the new Multi-Window mode on your Android phone.

Worried that your kid may rack up big bills with in-app purchases on your Android device? Here's how to disable that feature.

Android emulator BlueStacks now works with Twitch, letting you easily stream mobile games to the world right from your desktop. Here's how to use it.

Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to create home screen icons for individual files such as MP3 files, Word documents or photos.

Rooting your Galaxy Note 5 opens the door to a ton of new possibilities for Samsung's stylus-equipped smartphone. Here's how to root the Note 5 to get more out of your phone.

Android Marshmallow offers a new set of customization options through a menu called System UI Tuner. Here's how to use it to customize your quick settings, status bar and more.

Find out how to set up the oft-overlooked Daydream feature that can turn the display of your Android phone into a mosaic of images, news headlines or photos.

Here's how to use the new memory manager in Android Marshmallow to find the apps affecting your smartphone's performance.

You can now activate Google Now from your phone's lock screen. We'll show you how along with steps for setting up Google Now to respond to your voice.

Android Marshmallow gives you more control over app permissions. Here's how to manage them.

It's easier to authorize payments in your smartphone now, thanks to Android Pay within apps. Here's how to set it up and use it.

Android Marshmallow's Doze Mode increases battery life by ceasing all but the most critical functions of your phone while it's at rest. Here's how to make sure notifications from your most important apps still get through.

The latest version of Android introduces a streamlined method for deleting apps from your home screen. Here's how it works.

Learn how to enable and customize the Do Not Disturb feature in the latest version of Android.

Google's mobile version of Chrome now offers the same Safe Browsing feature as its desktop counterpart. Here's how to make sure it's watching out for you.