Google Is Using Data From Gmail and Drive to Target Ads, but You Can Stop It

"Personal Intelligence" may be opening more of your data up to advertisers.

Google Confirms Pixel And Samsung Upgrade—This Changes Texting On Your Phone

Not every Samsung or Pixel phone is eligible for the upgrade. Google says it’s available on Pixel 6 and newer, Samsung Galaxy ...

Android is locking down permissions to keep apps from messing with your contacts

Learn about the new permissions for apps that want to edit your contacts, starting to arrive with Android 17 QPR2.

I switched from Google Authenticator to Ente Auth for encrypted backups I control

2FA backups on my terms ...

Android 18 will give your phonebook a much-needed privacy upgrade

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest ...