While gesture-based navigation is the more fluid and intuitive solution for interfacing with phones and tablets, I have a soft spot for Android's traditional three-button navigation setup. The ...

Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

Android 16 extends predictive back navigation to three-button navigation. You can now see a preview of the previous screen by long-pressing the back button. Additionally, apps targeting Android 16 ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

The debut of Android 14 wreaked havoc in the Android Auto world, but it includes good news for Android Automotive adopters. The new operating system features a new portrait reference design that ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Our recent discussion about Android’s gesture navigation, which is now several years old, prompted quite the ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

When it comes to in-car technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are the two major players. Both systems offer a range of ...

Modern automobiles are computers on wheels and that revolution was spearheaded by navigation systems. It’s really quite remarkable when you think about it, as we’re only a few decades removed from ...