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In recent years, device location features from Apple, Google, and Samsung have made it easier than ever to find a missing phone. You're often able to fire up a map on your laptop or another device and ...

Google’s upgraded Find My Device network is finally rolling out worldwide, starting with the US and Canada. The network can use Bluetooth proximity tracking to allow billions of Android devices and ...

Google has officially revealed its new and improved Find My Device feature on Android for the U.S. and Canada. It aims to match the utility of Apple’s Find My functionality for Android devices via a ...

Question: My phone went missing, and I haven’t been able to locate it using the Find My service, so what should I do next? Answer: Few things in the digital age are as stressful as losing your ...

Google has finally launched its much-anticipated update to the Find My Device network. Initially announced in May 2023, this update brings Android users closer to having similar features as Apple’s ...

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...

The latest shake up from Google arrives before its I/O 2025 showcase as the company has now introduced the new "Find Hub" platform which officially replaces the "Find My Device" tool on Android ...

Android 16 QPR3 makes the location indicator in the status bar expandable, allowing you to see which app is tracking your device's location.

With a revamped privacy indicator appearing as a tappable blue icon in the status bar, you can see exactly which apps 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 ...

Panic sets in when you can't find your Android phone. In 2024, smartphones are essential lifelines—they hold our memories, finances, and daily connections. Google's Find My Device offers a robust ...