Android phones have a built-in GPS that allows you to track your location and use navigation apps like Google Maps. However, there might be times when you don't want your phone to track you. That's ...

Ever felt the need to virtually shift your location on your Android device? Whether it’s for accessing geo-restricted content or faking your GPS for fun, changing your location is easier than you ...

Google is rolling out a new Timeline menu on Android that lets you access your Google Maps location history. Google announced last year that it would no longer store your location history on the web, ...

Your cellular network can determine your device’s location using a network-initiated location request. Your device’s privacy settings do not impact whether this request is honored. However, Android 15 ...

Google has introduced a new "Google Location Sharing" toggle that is now integrated directly into the Android settings. This update eliminates the need to navigate through Google Maps to manage your ...

Google is back with the latest crop of features for Android devices, and it incorporates live location sharing for Find My Device so friends and family can more easily keep tabs on you. Typically, you ...

An update to Google’s Android app for finding things now shows contacts who are sharing their location with you. An update to Google’s Android app for finding things now shows contacts who are ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...