Modern smartphones are protected against overcharging, but heat and use habits can still degrade your battery over time.

Air drying is the best method to remove water from a charging port, although silica gel packets may help accelerate the ...

Phone batteries degrade over time, but heat and use habits are a larger danger than keeping your phone plugged in.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Plus is the mid-tier option of the company's latest flagship smartphone series, and although it may not ...

Apple patents are why we don't have better magnet support on Android phones with wireless charging, says Nothing.

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

You've probably noticed a tiny pin-sized hole sitting next to your phone's charging port. It's not for cosmetic flair or for venting steam. That tiny hole exists by design, and its role matters a lot ...

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 ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

If you weren't already aware, there are lots of chargers out there that are powerful enough to charge your laptop in addition ...

Looking for a new high-end phone and the iPhone 17 is tempting you? Before you buy, consider those five Android smartphones ...

Whether you've recently added a new line to your Android phone for faster internet or gotten a new work SIM, a "SIM Not Provisioned" error message can disrupt your ...