Anu Joy

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Anu Joy

X (formerly known as Twitter) is a great way to keep up with news and explore your favorite topics. If you use the platform regularly, keeping your privacy in check is essential. Whether you use the app on the best budget Android phone or an iPhone, X has numerous settings to control who can see your posts, check your activity, and interact with you. You can safeguard your account by restricting ad tracking and protecting yourself from threats.

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Anu Joy

Over a decade ago, widgets were a part of the Android lock screen. Google introduced them back in 2012, but they never stayed around for long. The company scrapped the feature as Android 5.0 Lollipop rolled around. While lock screen widgets returned on the Pixel Tablet with Android 15 last fall, smartphones didn’t get the feature. I’m excited now that Google has announced it will bring lock screen widgets to tablets and mobile.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Anu Joy

Like most people, I rely on Google every day. And for Android users, its presence is almost unavoidable. Google has us locked in within its ecosystem since we depend on its products like Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and Google Search. Even worse, most of us sign in to multiple platforms using our Google accounts. Google slowly invaded our lives, and it’s scary to think about how we gave up our data to the tech giant offering free products and services.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Anu Joy

While nothing is more exciting than unboxing a brand-new phone and setting it up, the prevalence of bloatware spoils the experience. Whether you have a Google Pixel or a flagship Samsung device, you cannot escape preinstalled apps. They take up your phone’s storage space, clutter the UI, affect performance, and drain battery life. Although you can remove bloatware by uninstalling unwanted apps, it can feel tedious.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Anu Joy

Over the years, I’ve noticed more Android apps now require monthly or yearly subscriptions instead of one-time purchases. Developers have started moving towards subscription-based pricing since it ensures a steady income stream. However, the recurring cost of membership has led to subscription fatigue. With nearly every Android phone packed with apps requiring a subscription, I wonder whether this mode is sustainable or just a way to extract more money from users.