While security benefits are minimal, restarting your phone can certainly improve its performance. But how often should you do it? It depends on who you ask.

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

A silent update rolling out to virtually all Android devices will make your phone more secure, and all you have to do is not touch it for a few days. The new feature implements auto-restart of a ...

Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. is a news writer focused on creative ...

Google’s mobile operating system Android will now automatically reboot if the phone is locked for three days in a row. On Monday, the tech giant pushed updates to Google Play services, a core part of ...

It's a tale as old as tech time: if you're experiencing problems with the performance or stability on your phone, tablet, or computer, give it the old restart treatment. This tried-and-true ...

If you don't unlock your Android device for three straight days, it will now automatically restart. Why? Because it will make it harder for bad actors, such as a thief, to break into your device. We ...

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?" may be one of the most annoying questions you'll get from anyone trying to help troubleshoot a tech problem, but it should also be the first thing that ...

Unlike some operating systems cough windows Google Android doesn’t need to reboot all that often. But every now and again if your system starts to slow down it may be because too many apps or ...

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I wonder what percentage of phone users leave their phones untouched for three days. Most people I know use their phones daily. Except me. I imagine my phone will be rebooted quite often with this ...