Most of us panic a little when we realize dozens of apps are 'open' on our phones. But does closing them actually help?

We all perform this iPhone maintenance ritual, but it's a mythical waste of time that's been around for years. Reading time 3 minutes Apple users seem unanimously convinced that closing background ...

We typically always have our smartphones right next to us in case we need to answer or make a call, text someone, look something up, or just scroll aimlessly on social media. One thing you might not ...

No matter how powerful your smartphone is, it is useless without the apps. The same can be said with the new Samsung Galaxy S22. It is the apps that make the phone work the way you want it. That’s why ...

Imagine if a data broker knows your phone is on a nightstand next to another phone six nights a week and across town on the seventh night. That data broker also knows everywhere you go and how long ...

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 ...

January 26, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Back in December, we learned that governments and law enforcement agencies are able to spy on your smartphone ...