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 ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Android 15 DP2 adds user authentication before changing USB modes, enhancing device ...

Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or ...

The Android 15 Developer Preview 2 now requires users to authenticate themselves if they want to change USB modes. That means someone with your unlocked phone can’t access your data via a computer.

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...