Chrome for Android Gets Desktop Bookmarks Bar—Here's How to Enable It

Chrome for Android just got better for foldables and tablets. You can now actually toggle a bookmarks bar to appear on those devices within Chrome, just like it would on the deskt ...

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

March 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have an old Android device ...

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data

It also shows how many times I unlocked my phone on a given day. You can get the data on a daily or hourly basis. For example, I can select WhatsApp from the list and check the number of notifications ...
9to5Google

You can now add the bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android tablets, foldables

Google is updating Chrome on Android tablets and foldables to be more like the desktop version by adding the bookmarks bar.

875 Million Android Phones Put At Risk From This 60 Second Hack

One in 4 Android phones potentially affected by a staggering security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and protected handsets in less than 60 seconds.
Make Tech Easier

How Changing This Android Setting Lets Me Skip Most Annoying App Ads

Tired of annoying ads on Android apps and even websites? Learn how this one simple setting lets you block ads on Android.
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
ZDNet

How to enable Extend Unlock on your Android phone (and why it's seriously useful)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
TechRepublic

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk Your email has been sent If you’re using an older Android phone, Google has a message you probably don’t want to hear. More than 40% of ...
Lifehacker

AirDrop Is Coming to Even More Android Phones This Year

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU.
Digital Trends

This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

NexPhone, built by the people behind NexDock, is pitching an Android phone with Linux that can also switch into a Windows 11 setup when you need desktop apps. Use it as a normal phone, then plug it ...