Even when it's idle, your smartphone is transmitting certain information to the device manufacturer, says NordVPN. Here's why you might want to limit some of this data.

The free Android app DoNotNotify can help you better manage and filter your notifications by creating whitelists and ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Exceptional two-day battery ・Clean near-stock Android ・Huge screen Cons ・Dated teardrop ...

The Privacy Protection Agency kicked off 2026 by launching a tool that state residents can use to make data brokers delete ...

The system, known as the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP, has been in the works for years, mandated by a 2023 ...

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and ...

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all California residents.

Email scams are targeting seniors at alarming rates, threatening life savings with a single click. Discover how families can ...

A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...

Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

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 ...