Charging your phone to 100% every night isn’t the healthiest practice for your phone’s battery. That isn’t to say it’s wrong to do. In fact, it often can’t be avoided, as some phones don’t incorporate ...

Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings. Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and insecure networks. Not on by default. You must enable it in ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it's gone, along ...

Android has gotten better at protecting users out of the box, but it's far from perfect. While Android 16 makes your phone more secure, Google decided to disable this vital security setting by default ...

Android 16 introduces an “Advanced Protection” mode, offering a one-click solution to activate enhanced security settings for high-risk users. This mode enables a suite of device-level safeguards, ...

Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...