The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s latest and ...

The lock screen on your phone or tablet is a tool designed to prevent strangers from accessing your device. Because of this ...

Google is cracking down on battery-draining Android apps with a new Play Store policy targeting “excessive partial wake locks ...

Android 15 introduces a new security feature called Failed Authentication Lock that locks down your device when the OS detects multiple failed login attempts. Specifically, Android 15 locks your ...

This week, Google announced an update to the Play Store that should help users avoid battery-draining apps. Using a new ...

Google will penalize Android apps that drain your battery with a new "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" metric starting March 2026 ...

Starting in 2026, Android apps that cause battery drain from excessive wake locks will face reduced discoverability on the Play Store.

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Starting in March, Play Store app listings will show warnings for high background battery drain, and may even have limited ...