Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway

An app teardown has revealed that Android could soon allow apps to see and control your screen while your device is locked.
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I replaced my old Android Auto app sideloading method with this, and it's so much easier

Google definitely doesn't want you to know about the developer Unknown Sources setting ...

This Android 17 setting logs suspicious activity on your phone for troubleshooting - turn it on ASAP

When something suspicious happens on your phone, it helps to have the means to track down what occurred. Android 17 now ...

Google Play Store update ensures you don't forget about widgets from that shiny new app

The latest Google System Services update introduces the option to add an app's widgets to the home screen during installation ...
Android Police

Android Auto finally exits the slow lane, adds Google Maps speedometer

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...

I found an overlooked Android feature that makes conversations easier to follow

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a ...
GitHub

Working with the Soft Keyboard

The Android system shows an on-screen keyboard, known as a soft input method, when a text field in your UI receives focus. To provide the best user experience, you can specify characteristics about ...