While mobile apps are great, they're not always the perfect solution for every smartphone user's needs. Sometimes, the mobile app just isn't good, either because the company's target market prefers in ...

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the preinstalled My Files app to add a PDF shortcut to your home screen. Open your file manager or Files app and locate the PDF file. Tap on the ...

Adding a contact to your Android home screen can significantly streamline your communication process, allowing you to quickly access your favorite contacts without navigating through multiple menus.

Tap and hold or just drag the app from the App Library App Library > long press the app > tap Add to Home Screen. You can also search for apps from the App Library and add them to your home screen ...

Have you ever wished for a way to access your favorite apps and information without the hassle of digging through your iPhone's home screen? Well, you’re in luck. Widgets are here to transform your ...

When it comes to our Android home screens, we all have our own personal preferences. The nice thing about Android is it offers a lot of customization options, so each of us can make it our own. For ...

Finger pressing app on iPhone home screen.

iOS might be catching up in terms of customization, but if you want to take full pixel-by-pixel control over the look of the software on your phone, Android still leads the way. You're able to change ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Many of these changes were introduced with iOS 18 in 2024, but iOS 26 introduces a new app color scheme. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

Android Auto is preparing to add home screen widgets. The feature is codenamed “Earth” and will allow users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to the Android Auto dashboard. Some widgets ...