Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Choose an app category, like Browser app or Phone app. Pick a new default app from the list. To reset the default apps, select Reset app preferences from the apps list in Settings. This article ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

Android Auto is available in over 200 million cars globally. The driver-friendly interface provides easy access to navigation, messaging, calling, and music. You can do this through the Android Auto ...

Restrict apps from accessing your camera and microphone unnecessarily. Go to Settings > Privacy > Permissions Manager > Camera/Microphone, and choose which apps can ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Now that Android 15 is on all of your Pixel devices, you are probably cruising through settings, wondering ...

Android Auto can feel either like a slick in‑dash upgrade or a clunky distraction, and the difference often comes down to a handful of settings. By changing just a few options, you can sharpen ...

For the occasional listener, Spotify's default app settings might work just fine. However, if you're streaming music every hour of every day, you probably want more control over how the app behaves.

Google is working on a change to how the Quick Settings tiles for Internet and Bluetooth expand. Instead of opening up into panels that float above the Quick Settings panel, these tiles could instead ...

If there's one thing that bothers me in this modern era, it's advertising. I understand companies have to pay the bills, but sometimes ads can become a bit much. Even worse, some ads feel like a ...

Android Auto is an incredibly convenient way to use the apps from your phone in your car. Android Auto works perfectly right (when it connects), but that doesn't mean it's the most convenient it can ...