If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

Encountering an issue where your Android device isn't recognized by your PC can be frustrating, especially when you need to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before USB-C entered the scene in 2014, smartphones used mini USB and micro USB, as well as the Lightning Port, exclusive to Apple devices.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a lot that smartphones can do now, beyond just connecting us with our loved ones or capturing moments worth cherishing in 4K. With the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the majority of smartphone owners, the port at the bottom of their device is just for charging. Most people hook their phone up to a ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

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 ...