I've gone to great lengths testing and tweaking Android. I've tried using Android phones in desktop mode, and I've also found several small changes that have made the platform work better for me.

Voice-to-text on Android is really good if you’re using a Pixel, and pretty hit or miss everywhere else. But the new “Wispr Flow” app promises some big improvements to voice-to-text on Android, all ...

This new Android app makes voice input easier and more accurate than ever—even compared with other top options.

Since my switch from Gboard to Microsoft's SwiftKey on my Android, I haven't really thought about making any other changes to my keyboard. It's been pretty flawless, except when the voice dictation ...

When it comes to default apps and services, most Android phones simply resort to what Google has to offer. Examples include the Google Phone app for making phone calls and Google Messages for handling ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Google is rolling out an updated Assistant Voice Typing layout with the latest Gboard beta. It appears as a new toolbar with a microphone button, a backspace key, and buttons to open the keyboard and ...

If you're looking for a fast, customizable, and feature-packed keyboard for your phone, Gboard is one of the best options available. Developed by Google, the Gboard keyboard offers a range of tools to ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...