Blocking Google's background tracking servers on my home Wi-Fi saved my phone from constant battery drain

https://www.androidpolice.com/block-google-background-tracking-nextdns-battery/

I tested Google's new Qi2 charging on my old charging pads; it's a total mess

https://www.androidpolice.com/tested-googles-qi2-charging-on-old-charging-pads-its-a-mess/

One UI 9 will treat my 4 Samsung Galaxy phones very differently

https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-will-treat-four-samsung-galaxy-phones-differently/

This popular rugged waterproof speaker checks all the right boxes, and it's now 49% off

https://www.androidpolice.com/ultimate-ears-wonderboom-4-51-deal/

I stopped wasting hours on Instagram; I started earning screen time with push-ups instead

https://www.androidpolice.com/this-app-cut-my-screen-time-and-kept-me-fit-at-the-same-time/

Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals the 7,000mAh battery Samsung reportedly rejected

https://www.androidpolice.com/the-galaxy-s27-ultra-could-have-arrived-with-a-7000mah-battery/

Google Keep gets a huge new feature that makes it far more useful

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-keep-gets-a-huge-new-feature-that-will-change-how-you-take-notes/

I've figured out what the Pixel Watch needs; it's not better hardware

https://www.androidpolice.com/ive-figured-out-what-the-pixel-watch-needs-and-its-not-better-hardware/

Google doesn't need to beat the Galaxy Fold 8; I just want it to fix the Pixel Fold

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-doesnt-need-to-beat-galaxy-fold-8-it-needs-to-fix-pixel-fold/

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE hands-on: It won't excite you, but here's why it might be a smart buy

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-hands-on/

I thought I wanted the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The cheaper Fold 8 changed my mind

https://www.androidpolice.com/thought-i-wanted-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-fold-8-changed-my-mind/

YouTube fixes bug that wiped users' Watch Later playlists

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-fixes-bug-that-wiped-users-watch-later-playlists/

I gave up on Obsidian for notes and turned it into something I actually open every morning

https://www.androidpolice.com/obsidian-daily-notes-widgets-features/

4 key navigation features in Waze that Google Maps still cannot replicate

https://www.androidpolice.com/waze-google-maps-navigation-features/

Google Messages gets custom chat themes so you can personalize every conversation

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-gets-custom-chat-themes-so-you-can-personalize-every-conversation/

We won't beat this Pixel 11 Pro promotion that knocks $150 and includes a $200 gift card

https://www.androidpolice.com/this-is-the-best-price-youll-find-on-the-pixel-11/

This 12.1-inch 2.5K Android tablet that's great for everything gets a second chance with its new discounted price

https://www.androidpolice.com/lenovo-idea-tab-plus-new-discounted-price/

This Fitbit Air collaboration with Pokémon Sleep finally makes sleep tracking fun

https://www.androidpolice.com/fitbit-air-special-edition-pokmon-sleep/

Your favorite YouTube creators can now sell you more stuff thanks to a new partnership with Amazon

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-new-partnership-with-amazon/

Gemini Notebook's latest trick makes heavy books way less intimidating

https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-notebook-can-now-read-your-ebooks-for-you/