Restart your Android without the power button: Smart shortcuts you should know

Tired of pressing your phone’s power button to restart? Android has smarter, built-in shortcuts that let you reboot in ...
BGR

Why There's An 'N' Icon On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Turn It Off)

There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...
Android Police

Here's your up-close and personal look at Android's new battery icon

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 ...
Android Authority

Google takes a page from Apple's playbook with new Material 3 Expressive battery icon

Google is working on a ton of new UI changes in its big Android redesign. This is part of Google’s Material 3 Expressive initiative, focusing on more emotion-driven UX. The new battery icon appears ...
9to5google

Android 16’s redesigned battery icons leak in line with Material 3 Expressive

Google is working on a new design language for Android 16, and a new leak showcases how the updated battery icons in the update will work. While the Android 16 we know today in beta doesn’t feel all ...

How to close apps on a Samsung Galaxy S10 to keep your phone running efficiently

You can close apps on your Samsung Galaxy S10 by using the Recent Apps shortcut, or by going into your Settings app.