In a web browser on your computer, go to www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC and scan the QR code. Tap View Permissions and enable the permissions the app requests (Phone, SMS ...

Open KDE Connect on both devices. You should see a list of devices available on your network on both devices. On either the phone or the PC, select the target device and hit ‘Pair.’ You’ll see a ...

There are several ways to connect your Android phone with your PC, and some work better than others. For example, some methods allow you to read and respond to notifications but don't let you open or ...

Microsoft is updating its Link to Windows app on Android, enabling you to access your PC more easily. The update allows you to view the PC’s battery status, recent files, and clipboard from your ...

Essential phone settings to enable before losing your device, including Find My network, location services and security features for iPhone and Android.

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Smartphones continue to get more powerful with every iteration. If you've got a premium Android handset in your pocket, you're carrying more computer power than some of the best full-sized laptops had ...

Let’s be honest: Many Windows PCs don’t have great webcams. The webcam is often an afterthought where manufacturers cut costs when putting together laptops. And, if you have a desktop PC, you might ...

Make calls and send texts from a PC with the Windows Your Phone app This article explains how to download, set up, and use Microsoft's Phone Link, which connects your ...

One of Apple's best recent features is iPhone mirroring, which lets you control an iPhone from a Mac. Scrcpy is a free application for Linux, Windows, and macOS that does the same thing: It allows you ...