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Find My Device finally introduces biometric authentication

Find My Device stableversion 3.1.173-1 finally brings biometric authentication to the application

https://www.androidpolice.com/you-can-now-unlock-the-find-my-device-app-with-biometrics/

This Roomba will keep your home spotless and it's now just $168

Mop and sweep on the cheap

https://www.androidpolice.com/irobot-roomba-combo-168-deal/

Will Apple Intelligence be enough to make the iPhone 16 exciting?

The iPhone 16 launched without Apple Intelligence AI. Will its imminent debut level the playing field with Android, or is it too little too late

https://www.androidpolice.com/iphone-lost-prestige-editorial/

The Pixel 9 Pro XL camera bar might have a weakness hiding in plain sight

The enclosure might be the Achilles heel

https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-9-pro-xl-camera-bar-detached/

Gemini can now help you catch up on your chats faster

AI brings summaries to Google Chat

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-chat-summaries/

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: How to resolve the most common problems

If you're encountering problems with your pocket-friendly Samsung Galaxy A15, try these fixes

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-problems-how-to-solve-them/

Plaud NotePin Review: An AI gadget that's genuinely useful

Record thoughts and conversations

https://www.androidpolice.com/plaud-notepin-review/

Android's upcoming Identity Check will lock Chrome's password autofill behind biometrics

Landing with Android 15 QPR1

https://www.androidpolice.com/identity-check-will-protect-your-data-even-if-your-phone-is-stolen/

Asus ROG Phone 9 is coming November 19 and we know one major spec already

Expect a Snapdragon 8 Elite

https://www.androidpolice.com/asus-rog-phone-9-coming-november/

Gemini on Android may soon become a lot better at making calls and sending texts

It could soon make calls while the phone is locked

https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-send-texts-make-calls-device-locked/

Throwing a party for Android 15? | Android Police Podcast

It can be tough in our late-stage consumer tech environment to really cherish a new Android update, but Will and James are trying to in this Android Police podcast clip.

https://www.androidpolice.com/video/throwing-a-party-for-android-15-android-police-podcast/

Google Maps: How to find the elevation of a specific location

Whether you're planning you next hike or wondering how hilly your next road trip will be, you can find elevations in Google Maps easily.

https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-find-elevation-google-maps/

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite wants to turn your Android phone into a mobile powerhouse

Oryon is coming to Android

https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-announcement/

A new Google Photos share menu is rolling out on Android 15

More options to share your memories

https://www.androidpolice.com/new-google-photos-share-menu-rolling-out-on-android-15/

Android 15 brings a dash of personalization to your Google Settings

An upcoming UI change might make the Settings panel on your Pixel a tad bit more personalized

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-15-brings-a-dash-of-personalization-to-your-google-settings/

How to factory reset your Amazon Fire TV Stick

If you're Fire TV Stick is acting erratically or you're planning to pass it to someone else, you can wipe it in moments. Here's how.

https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-factory-reset-amazon-fire-stick/

Are your bad charging habits killing your phone's battery? [Video]

Batteries are essential in today's world. These fun little spicy pillows power pretty much every digital device in your life. And advancements in lithium battery tech over the past couple of decades have enabled everything from tiny smartwatches that can still last a full day.... right up to electric vehicles with range in the hundreds of miles.But there are also countless myths out there about how the battery in your phone or laptop works -- and how you should go about using and charging it. So let's dig into whether or not you're killing your batteries with bad charging habits -- and whether things like fast charging, wireless charging and software features can actually help.

https://www.androidpolice.com/video/are-your-bad-charging-habits-killing-your-phones-battery/

Are your bad charging habits killing your phone's battery? [Video]

Batteries are essential in today's world. These fun little spicy pillows power pretty much every digital device in your life. And advancements in lithium battery tech over the past couple of decades have enabled everything from tiny smartwatches that can still last a full day.... right up to electric vehicles with range in the hundreds of miles.But there are also countless myths out there about how the battery in your phone or laptop works -- and how you should go about using and charging it. So let's dig into whether or not you're killing your batteries with bad charging habits -- and whether things like fast charging, wireless charging and software features can actually help.

https://www.androidpolice.com/video/are-your-bad-charging-habits-killing-your-phones-battery/

The Google Play Store could soon get its own Download Manager

Making it easier to know what apps you've opened

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-could-soon-get-own-download-manager/

Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cases in 2024

An iterative phone still deserves an exciting case

https://www.androidpolice.com/best-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-cases/