Are you wondering how that mysterious icon ended up on your Android phone’s start screen? Annoyed at the ads clogging your notification bar? You aren’t alone. Thousands of Android apps now include ...

The year was 2009. There were only two Marvel movies so far, Avatar came out, and Apple was launching the iPhone 3GS. It had a brand-new push-notification system that, among other things, would ...

Our smartphone apps are constantly clamoring for our attention—whether it’s a high score that needs beating or a group chat that needs responding to, there’s often a constant stream of pings and ...

Most Android apps create several notification channels when they’re installed. However, there’s no guarantee that you will use every single one of them. As such, Android 15 could potentially hide ...

Chrome has been one of the most preferred browsers when it comes to the Android ecosystem. In fact, Chrome commands the highest market share when it comes to mobiles, followed by Safari. Google is ...

If you have push notifications turned on for sensitive apps, you may want to reconsider your settings. The United States government and foreign law enforcement can demand Apple and Google share ...