Some Android features feel second nature to us, but not to our parents. Here are a bunch that my folks found useful.

Chrome for Android allows you to lock incognito tabs with a passcode, share webpages with your devices, create tab groups, ...

Gboard has become a staple keyboard in the Android community due to the fact that Google has made it the default keyboard on Pixel devices. Much like other Google apps — looking at you, Google ...

Magic Eraser has become an invaluable tool for Pixel owners, and now it's finally available for Google One subscribers on ...

One new feature will save you a lot of swiping time, while another will help you understand lyrics and sing along across languages.

The Google Phone app is getting a lot more like the iPhone's. First, there was the new, iPhone-inspired horizontal swipe-to-answer gesture, but less controversially, there's also now full-screen ...

Android 16’s big redesign has finally arrived, with the QPR1 update now available to Google Pixel owners. Here’s how to install it. What’s new in Android 16 QPR1? Following a familiar initial release ...

You can now access most of your Android phone's files from the Linux Terminal app, starting in Android 16 QPR2.

Passkeys offer a way of confirming you are who you say you are without remembering a long, complicated password, and in a manner that's resistant to common attacks on passwords like phishing and ...

The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you're willing to put in some work, ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...