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5 apps you didn’t know work with Android Auto

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...
Android Flagship

LineageOS Download: Complete Installation Guide

Explore the advantages of a LineageOS download and transform your smartphone with a powerful, open-source operating system.
Android Flagship

How to Access an Android Phone with a Broken Screen (Step-by-Step Guide)

Need to access an Android phone with a broken screen? Explore effective ways to retrieve your data and keep it safe.
BGR

5 Best Uses For Your Android Phone's USB Port That Aren't Charging

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB, or Universal Serial Bus, is a common interface used on a wide range of modern devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and ...
BGR

Android Phone's USB Tethering Isn't Working? Here's How To Fix It

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...
The Verge

Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock ...
ZDNet

You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a ...
Android Police

Android 16's USB Protection could prompt you to unlock your device before plugging it in

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Adds Remote PC Lock Via Android

A new update to the Link to Windows app on Android enables you to remotely lock your Windows 11 PC from your smartphone. The new feature is available through the updated “Lock PC” button in the app.
techtimes

Android 16 Rolls Out USB Locking Protection to Stop Hackers While Charging in Public

Google is going that extra mile in smartphone security with Android 16 by adding a feature that can potentially rescue users from serious online threats, particularly while charging in public places.
Android Authority

How Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks

Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or ...