Go to your Android Auto settings by searching for "Android Auto" in your Settings app. Then go down to Customize launcher, ...

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

An Android app now allows you to explore AirPods features that were previously limited to iOS or macOS devices. These include ANC controls, auto play-pause, battery status, head gesture detection, and ...

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps. Swift was launched by Apple in 2014 — although it had secretly been in development since 2010.

For photographers looking to use a mobile device for high-end results, the camera app that comes installed on many Android phones rarely gives enough control over the camera hardware to achieve those ...

Google is addressing doubts regarding the mandatory developer verification for Android apps installed via sideloading, confirming the feature is not going away. The new requirement—which involves a ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

If you've ever looked up a guide to troubleshoot the most common Android problems, whether here on SlashGear or elsewhere on the web, you've likely been told to go to your device's app drawer. And if ...