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Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

On-screen navigational buttons on Android mean there’s more room for customization, but Google has yet to offer the right tools. That may change soon. On stock Android, the standard navigation buttons ...

In the latest Android 16 beta release, Google Pixel phones are adding support for the same navigation button layout as ...

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Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Why Block Volume Buttons on Android? Accidental volume changes can be frustrating, especially when you miss important calls or notifications due to low volume settings. Blocking volume buttons on your ...

Google Maps on Android Auto has made it easier to change your route. Under the location details, you’ll now find a prominent “Add stop” button. Google has started rolling out Android Auto v12.9, which ...

Google is preparing a few new features for Android’s desktop windowing mode, including buttons to minimize apps or open them in a new window. Desktop windowing was first introduced in Android 15 QPR1 ...