Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

DriveDroid is an Android app that creates installation media by mounting an operating system disc image. It allows you to install a wide range of operating systems, including Linux distros and Windows ...

Android Auto is a helpful tool for connecting Android phones to a car's dashboard. The app can be used in a variety of ways, including playing music from streaming apps, using Google Maps for ...

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Android Auto is finally nearing a rollout for a tool we first spotted nearly a year ago. With the latest update, Android Auto can check the quality of your USB cable to see if it’s causing you any ...

Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB, or Universal Serial Bus, is a common interface used on a wide range of modern devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android tablets are better than ever, with powerful processors and dazzling displays. But one of their most underrated features is the USB-C ...

Google is going that extra mile in smartphone security with Android 16 by adding a feature that can potentially rescue users from serious online threats, particularly while charging in public places.