Physical SIM cards have long been synonymous with phone numbers. They've changed greatly from what they once used to be — giant cards you'd have to put in after removing your phone's battery – but ...

In an era where mobile numbers are directly linked to bank accounts, UPI apps, emails, and social media, your SIM card has ...

An unlocked phone is the key to getting service from an alternative carrier. Here's how to check if a phone is unlocked.

Android’s new anti-theft update adds stronger biometric checks, enhanced lockout rules, and expanded remote security tools to protect user data and make stolen devices far less usable.

“Phone theft is more than just losing a device,” Google says. In reality, having your device stolen “can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft.” The solution — or at least ...

One tweak reshaped my daily habit ...

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief ...

I’ve gone hands-on with a variety of flagship Android phones in recent years, including devices from Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and vivo. However, I’ve noticed a growing trend in the last couple of ...

Despite the significant update that happened this week, Verizon still lists the effective date of the device unlocking policy ...

Type in a few numbers and symbols on your dialer and discover powerful tools, system info, and settings buried deep in your phone.

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 ...