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UK Regulator Steps In: Android, Chrome Users May Have to Repick Their Search Engine Every Year
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules requiring Google and phone makers to show search engine choice screens on Android and Chrome — and repeat the prompt annually. AI assistant choice is also on the table.
Adobe Premiere Mobile Finally Lands on Android, Free Core Editing Tools Included
Adobe Premiere's mobile app, which launched on iOS over a year ago, is now officially available on Android. Core editing features are free to use, with unlimited watermark-free 4K exports, while AI features are available as paid add-ons.
Android's Scam Detection Is Expanding to Samsung Devices, Starting With the Galaxy S26
Google's AI-powered call scam detection has so far been limited to Pixel devices, but the company has now confirmed it's expanding to the Samsung Galaxy S26. Beyond that, updates, two-factor authentication, Find Hub, and anti-theft locks are all easy-to-overlook pieces of Android's security toolkit.
Bluetooth headset suddenly becomes unresponsive and makes loud noise? Turning off this Android hidden option will solve the problem
When pressing the volume button on an Android phone, there is no response, but the sound suddenly crackles the next second. The problem may be caused by the system's built-in Absolute Bluetooth Volume function. There is a switch in the developer options that can solve the problem.
Silent your phone but also silenced your alarm clock? These Android settings should be checked first
Turning the volume on your phone all the way down is very therapeutic, but the cost may be that the alarm clock doesn't go off the next day. There are several volume and power-saving settings hidden in the Android system that are easily overlooked. After adjustment, incoming calls can be silenced and the alarm clock can sound at full volume as usual.
That old Android in the drawer can actually fix your home’s Wi-Fi dead spots
There is no need to spend money on extenders. A fully charged old Android phone can use the built-in hotspot function to send more signals to the corner of the room that can never be connected.
Android App Keeps Crashing? Don't Smash Your Phone Yet—Try This Troubleshooting Order First
From clearing cache to installing an older APK version, when an Android app crashes you can troubleshoot step by step—in most cases, you don't need to factory reset the whole phone.
Is Qi2.2 Twice as Fast as the Old Standard? New Wireless Charging Spec Lets Pixel 11 Catch Up to iPhone
Qi2 25W bumps wireless charging power from 15W to 25W, hitting 50% battery in just half an hour. This time Google isn't sitting out — the Pixel 11 series is the first Android lineup to support it.
Do You Actually Need Antivirus Software on Android? The Answer Depends on Your Habits
A new analysis from TINDZINE editors finds that most Android users don't need a separate antivirus app, since the built-in Google Play Protect already provides solid protection. But if you sideload apps, use public Wi-Fi, or carry a phone that's out of support, your situation may be different.
The Moment Your Phone Gets Snatched, Here's What Android's Anti-Theft Settings Do First
Google has built motion sensing and offline disconnection detection directly into Android's anti-theft tools, so your phone can automatically lock the moment it's snatched from your hands. Here's a rundown of the actual steps Samsung and Pixel users need to take to turn these settings on.
The Bluetooth Audio Ceiling: Beyond the Spec Sheet, Your Phone Is the Real Bottleneck
From SBC to LDAC, a Bluetooth codec's bit rate, bit depth, and sample rate determine the upper limit of your headphones' sound quality — but Apple devices only recognize AAC and SBC, meaning no matter how high-end your headphones are, you can't tap into it. Android users, on the other hand, can actually switch codecs themselves.
Your Google Storage Isn't Full — You're Just Backing Up the Same Files Twice
WhatsApp backs itself up to Drive, then Google Photos saves the same photos all over again. The author digs into the most overlooked duplicate and junk backups buried in Android's backup settings, showing how to free up space without paying for a storage upgrade.
Editor Returns to OnePlus, Realizes AirPods Spatial Audio and Apple Watch Are the Real Cost of Leaving iOS
Engadget editor Adnan Ahmed switched back to Android with the OnePlus 15, and data migration was a non-issue. The real sticking point? All the accessories and services locked into Apple's ecosystem.
Signal Finally Ditches Its One-Phone Rule — Now One Account Can Link Multiple Devices
Signal's 8.20/8.22 update lets a single account link multiple Android phones or iPhones, breaking the old restriction that limited linking to PC and iPad. Tablet support is also now on board.