Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

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Here's how to unlock Android's built-in Notification History and recover dismissed messages.

Apple hosted its WWDC 2026 event today and announced expected big updates to iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. In past years, we’ve looked at new ideas from Apple and compared them to features that Android has ...

Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously ...

You can have your phone or tablet make a brief noise, chime, or vibration whenever an app, call, or message notification comes through. Like customizing your ringtone with your favorite song, you can ...

Google announced a ton of new things coming to Android 17 during Google I/O 2026. While Android users will need to wait for some of those features to drop, Google has already given them a taste of ...

Apple today announced new Apple Intelligence features for the Home app, including AI-generated descriptions of HomeKit Secure Video camera clips and smarter grouping of accessory notifications. The ...

Google is testing an AI Mode button for the Chrome toolbar. When the button is clicked, it will open a side panel alongside the current page. The feature is currently being tested on desktop and ...

I’ve always felt that app widgets don’t get nearly enough credit for the convenience they offer. They’re great for checking important information at a glance and jumping directly into specific app ...

It’s almost time for one big Thread network! It’s almost time for one big Thread network! What is Thread and how will it help your smart home? How to set up a Matter-over-Thread device in your smart ...