How To Reboot Your Android Phone (Even Without A Power Button)

Most modern Android phones can be rebooted via a menu in the Quick Settings pull-down. If not, a power and volume button ...
Android Authority

Gemini Live is ready to overtake your Android phone's power button (Updated: Better screenshots)

Google could soon allow users to launch Gemini Live using two gestures. We’ve spotted a new Launch Live option in Gemini settings that will let you enable the upcoming gestures. In addition to the ...
Android Authority

Messing with Android phones' power button is a divisive business

The power button used to be the key to switch on or off your smartphone. However, device makers have taken more liberties with how this pusher controls our devices in recent years. Samsung and Google ...
Android Police

I unlocked the full potential of my phone's power button with these 8 tricks

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...
Android Police

This Samsung-like Google Wallet shortcut might be coming to your Pixel

Google is working on a double-tap power button shortcut for Google Wallet on Pixel devices, similar to Samsung's side button implementation. Code strings found in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 confirm the ...